Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 278

Chapter 278 I Am Not Your Only Choice

Eileen raised her cup and took a sip of the cold water. As she heard his words, her sleepiness slowly faded. away. Lost in her thoughts, she listened to the ticking of the pendulum clock in the living room. Five seconds passed.

With a calm gaze, she looked at Jasper, her lips slightly pursed as she spoke in an unruffled tone, “Alright. Do you want me to temporarily move out?”

Eileen remained incredibly calm, and Jasper couldn’t detect any signs of resentment or unhappiness in her demeanor.

In truth, she had noticed it too. The warmth that once existed in Jasper’s eyes was gone. Now, when he looked at her, it was as if he was looking at a stranger, with a hint of scrutiny as if he wanted to see right through her.

His sudden change in attitude did not come without reason.

These days, he rarely came home, and when he did, it was usually in the middle of the night.

Deep down, Eileen knew the answer. She had experienced it herself. How can one easily forget someone they once loved so deeply and passionately?

Moreover, Nancy hadn’t done anything wrong.

Jasper looked at Eileen with his jet-black eyes, but he didn’t continue the conversation in the direction Eileen was leading.

Eileen nodded, a slight curve forming at the corners of her lips. “You don’t need to feel anything else. I respect your decision. I’m going to rest in my room now. You should also get some sleep soon.”

Upstairs, she entered the unlit room.

Sitting at the end of the bed, she finished the water in her hand in one gulp.

A figure emerged from the darkness, sitting in front of the chair, but she still couldn’t see her face clearly. “If

I wanted to do. Mom… I’ve always wanted to be an excellent painter like you. I want to follow in your footsteps and keep going forever. Father has never supported

hard on yourself. Do

“Thank you, Mom!”

front of the dressing table, sniffing Eileen’s scent. Then it

When she came downstairs, she was surprised to see Jasper at the dining table, along with Layla, who was dressed in old,

clock chimed, marking the precise arrival of seven

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person coming down the

me for some

dressed in light-colored casual attire, was sitting on the couch, reading today’s

asked, “How did

replied, “It was fine.”

she said, “Richie has already told me about the postponement of the engagement party. I came early just to ask you if you truly agree. If you want to proceed with the engagement ceremony with Richie, just give me a nod. No matter what he says, I will

party for now. The date on the invitations can be changed.”

the whole Hulbury knows about it.

to Jasper

probably hasn’t made up his mind yet. He may have his own reasons for temporarily calling off the engagement. After all, this is a matter concerning his entire life. I

that Eileen’s nonchalant demeanor was just a facade, a show of strength. She was certain that Eileen must be hurting inside. When

Jasper to drive

nonchalantly, without

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