Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 261

Chapter 261 Engagement

Vera entered the room, walking arm in arm with Eric.

“I apologize for the delay. There was some traffic on the road,” Eric explained.

Vera followed Eric timidly, keeping her head low and remaining silent. She avoided looking around, behaving cautiously and restrained. Finally, she took a seat next to Eric at the long table.

Layla was the last to arrive, taking her seat at the head of the table alongside Will.

Will stood up to greet her, “Layla, I’ve heard so much about you. How have you been feeling lately?”

Considering him as the future son-in-law of the Smith family, Layla responded, “Not too bad. I won’t d just yet. Anyway, I’m sure everyone must be getting hungry by now. Let’s start the feast.”

As Layla picked up her cutlery, she handed Eileen, who was sitting next to her, a piece of sweet and sour pork. “You’ve lost weight these past few days. These are all your favorite dishes, so eat up.”

“Thank you, Grandma,” Eileen said gratefully.

Layla gave her a faint smile. “When I came here, I asked the priest of Tuzbum Church to pick out an auspicious date for you and Jasper. According to what Jasper said, the third day after your exams is a go day. We’ve set the engagement date for then. What do you think?”

Eileen’s left hand clenched tightly under the table, holding onto the hem of her dress.

Even without looking at others, she could feel their gazes on her. “All right. I’ll do as Grandma wishes.”

Jasper gently ran his fingers through Eileen’s hair, his gaze filled with tenderness. At first, Eileen and 1 thought the same. But since Grandma has already made her decision, we’ll follow her lead. What do you think, Father?”

Will laughed, clearly the happiest person in the room. “Eileen is lucky to be valued by the Smith family and marrying into it. Naturally, I agree.”

Layla nodded. ‘She will be the future lady of the house. Following tradition, I will give you the Freephens Mansion as your engagement gift. The property will be registered under Eileen’s name alone. What do you think. Jasper?”

“Sure thing Jasper agreed.

Elcen quickly refused. “No, that’s too extravagant of a gift Jasper and I are only engaged, so! cant accept such an expensive present. I really can’t accept it. Grandma’

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of affection from your grandmother, Eileen. In the future, you will own half of the Smith family’s assets, so this is nothing in comparison,” Jasper insisted.

had never wanted any of

Mansion is indeed too luxurious for Eileen. Besides… She hasn’t even become a part of the household yet. Let’s wait until

originally intended by Old Mrs. Smith to be a gift for the future daughter-in-law of the Smith family. It also represents the status of the

you and Jasper after the engagement. After all, it’s a lifelong commitment that requires careful consideration,”

lady of the

“Eileen, please listen to Old Mrs. Smith’s words and don’t let her

then. Thank you,

from accepting, she seemed to have no

their own thoughts

Layla excused herself early from

had quite a bit to drink. Since agreeing, Eileen

she wasn’t as happy as she had imagined she would

Perhaps everything was just a little too rushed.

fork and

plate and served her a bowl of soup. “Here, have

gently. “All right.”

of soup appeared in her line of sight. “The soup

her head to look at him.

“No problem”

lips curled up slightly, but Eileen saw the turmoil in his eyes.

heart tense

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