Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Outside the hospital, the sycamore tree stood tall and lush, its branches filled with leaves. A few sparrows were perched on a branch, their heads tucked into their wings, likely due to the cold weather.

The weather outside was as cold as Jasper’s icy and assertive tone.

“I won’t agree to breaking up!” he declared.

Eileen crossed her arms, averted her gaze, and turned around. “That’s not what I meant,” she clarified. “What I’m suggesting is that we give each other some time. There are things we need to figure out. When we’re apart, we should also contemplate whether we truly are right for each other! Romantic relationships can’t accommodate a third person. When you knew Nancy was in danger, you chose to save her. From that, I know you haven’t let go of what happened in the past with her. I’m not devoid of emotions. You and I are the same in that regard. We both wish to be the only ones that matter in each other’s eyes.”

With a slight smile playing at the corners of her lips, Eileen added, “Why don’t you go and ask her directly? If there’s a misunderstanding, it might just resolve your inner turmoil. Regardless, we will always be like we were in the beginning.”

His gaze remained fixed on Eileen, unwavering. Eileen, in turn, also maintained her gaze, creating an eerily silent atmosphere.

In reality, she said this for the sake of both of them. It was better to resolve all past issues now before they became too deeply entangled with each other.

Otherwise, with Nancy constantly trying to come between them, their days would be filled with unrest.

This would also spare her from further humiliation.

If Jasper liked her yet couldn’t let go of his past feelings for Nancy, how was that any different from emotional infidelity?

Fabian broke the silence, stepping forward to say, “Ms. Eileen, the situation is not as you perceive it to be. Since what’s done is done, Mr. Smith will never look back. You should trust him.”

“Is that really so?” Eileen’s few words, along with her clear eyes that seemed to see through everything, made his heart skip a beat.

“There are things that I’m fully aware of. Whether it’s during the New Year period, going abroad, or leaving in the middle of the night to see her, if all these can’t prove that you can’t truly let go of her, then I… I don’t know what else to say. I’ve already asked my father to come

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over and handle my discharge procedures. He should be here soon.”

this what you

replied earnestly,

that,

oppressive atmosphere dissipated along with

to

to

Eileen completed the discharge procedures. All the expenses had been

treating

inform anyone about her discharge from the hospital.

“Eileen, feel free to reach out to

of the bus stop, Eileen subsequently tossed the business card she was holding into

knew her

would find her own way

figure boarding the bus. He held hist phone to his ear and was on a call. “Your girlfriend has discharged herself from the hospital. But it seems

a response, the call

the Swan residence but instead went to the rental house. She took out her key and opened the door, immediately greeted by the scent of fresh grass mixed with earth. The balcony door was left open. As Eileen

room was spotless, cleaned to perfection, with only a school uniform, clearly not hers, casually

thought of Elm. She walked over and picked up the school

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about the past, she realized this room held more memories of her and Elm together. He would cook in the kitchen or study and do his homework at

eye, more than a week had

out of her room.

house, sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of the couch while using her art to numb herself. Sometimes, she would paint for an entire day

go to sleep. When she felt hungry, she would simply whip up something to eat.

related to her

it was only then Eileen noticed the water

from the couch, running her fingers through her hair that hadn’t been washed for days. She was

pouring a cup of freshly boiled water, she remembered that it was time to take her

antidepressants. She didn’t know when she

be considered as her having given up on