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.”

the corner of her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You can go

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as she sat down next to Eileen. She pulled out 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 feel like crying, I can give you a

a hug. Thanks for the milk. I’m heading back to the classroom

away. She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers, blaming herself.

she and Jasper had fallen into a cold

her during her break

her mailbox was

of this, Eileen simply

at Smith

who went in to deliver

Jasper’s signature were trembling. None of them dared to enter, as several

had just returned from outside. As he stepped out of the elevator, he realized that he had never seen the entrance to

guys doing? Playing cards

as if they had seen their savior. They all approached him. and one of the secretaries informed him about

documents. All of you can go back first.”

lifesaver, always there to help in times

by one, they handed him the files, and then everyone else ran

pushed open the office door, only to find the

you in?

“Mr. Smith.”

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few documents that need

there for

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

CEO is upset because of Ms.

she’s the only one who can stir his

he should just call her directly. There’s no need to stay upset

had a

anything else?” The voice sounded displeased.

not sure if I should say

questioned. “What is

The entire senior management is on edge because of Ms. Eileen’s situation. I believe you

“Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I’m the one who salary, not the other

pays your

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