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.”

tugged at the corner of her mouth, forcing a faint smile. Tm fine. You

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said 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

don’t want to cry, nor do I need a hug. Thanks for

watched as Eileen walked away. She then lowered her gaze to her own fingers,

yesterday’s incident, she and Jasper had

message her during

now, her mailbox was

all of this,

at Smith

went in to deliver

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

the elevator, he realized

are you guys doing? Playing cards at the

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

understand. Give me the documents. All of you can go back first.”

Sherwood, you truly are a lifesaver, always there to help in times of need.

they handed him the files,

open the office door, only to find

you in? Get out.”

“Mr. Smith.”

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are a few documents

them there for

he noticed an unanswered call on the CEO’s desk. It was Eileen’s phone

that the CEO is upset because of Ms. Eileen?

like she’s the only one who can stir his emotions so intensely.

the CEO misses Ms. Eileen, he should just call her directly. There’s no need to stay upset

two had a quarrel over something.

The voice sounded displeased.

responded, “I’m not sure if I should say certain

is it? Speak

because of Ms. Eileen’s

impatience evident. “Are you trying to tell me how to do

pays your

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