Chapter 216 I Don’t Need You

In the midst of her thoughts, a phone call interrupted and scattered Eileen’s concentration.

The call came from an unfamiliar number, and Eileen didn’t know who it was, but she had a hunch deep down.

Initially, a string of unfamiliar numbers appeared on the screen, but somehow, those numbers transformed into the name “Sarah.”

It felt as if Eileen had forgotten how to breathe, her hands tightly clutching the hem of her skirt.

As Eileen picked up the phone and held it to her ear, five seconds of silence passed without anyone speaking. Eileen could feel her heart pounding fiercely. “Hello, this is Eileen. Who is

this?”

She heard the other person scoff, and then the call abruptly ended.

This blatant mockery felt like a slap to Eileen’s face.

Is that Nancy?

Has she returned a long time ago?

The day she disappeared, when Jasper found me, there was a look of fear of losing her in his eyes. And that hint of strangeness in his gaze, what was it?

Eileen bent over, her long hair falling down. A sense of helplessness swept over her entire body, even though she understood everything.

It seemed as though the events of her past life were about to replay themselves in her life.

present

“Eileen…” Natalie’s voice rang out, her breath coming in gasps as if she was searching for someone. Finally, she found that familiar figure in a certain place.

She walked over carefully and squatted down in front of Eileen. “Eileen, are you okay?” Natalie’s hand gently stroked her back. “Are you feeling unwell?”

Eileen wiped her eyes, then looked up.

“How did you get here?”

With a worried look in her eyes, Natalie said, “I noticed earlier that you seemed upset. I was concerned about you, so I came to find you.”

her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can

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a bottle of milk from her pocket and handed it to her. “Have something sweet. I don’t know what’s happened, but maybe it can cheer you up. If you

to cry, nor do I need a hug. Thanks

watched as Eileen walked away. She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself. Did I say

that due to yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had fallen into a

always message her

now, her mailbox was

avoid being affected by all of this, Eileen simply

at Smith

secretaries who went in to deliver documents came out

departments who came to get Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of them dared to enter, as several had been directly

returned from outside. As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that he had never seen the entrance to the CEO’s office this lively

you guys doing? Playing cards at the door?”

all approached him. and one of the

the documents. All of you can go back

a lifesaver, always there to help in times of need. I’m entrusting

him the files, and then everyone

open the office door, only to find the room

you in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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documents that need your

them there for now.”

placed the documents on the table. Unintentionally, he noticed an unanswered call on the CEO’s desk. It was Eileen’s

that the CEO is upset because of Ms.

only one who can stir his emotions so

Eileen, he should just call her directly. There’s no need to stay upset for so

the two had a quarrel

anything else?” The voice

sure if I

“What is it?

is on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe you

exuded a frosty aura, his impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who salary, not the other way around. If you’re done talking, then leave.

pays your

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