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.

but she still couldn’t see her face clearly. “If you’re feeling

in her hand, drawing circles at the bottom of the cup with her finger. “I’m not upset because I’ve done what I wanted to do. Mom… I’ve always wanted to be an excellent painter like you. I want to follow

don’t be too hard on

“Thank you, Mom!”

down from the chair in front of the dressing table, sniffing Eileen’s scent. Then it jumped up again, landing on Eileen’s lap,

surprised to see Jasper at the dining table, along with Layla, who was dressed in old, somewhat tattered clothes.

the precise arrival

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at the person coming down the

come join me for

nodded, descending the stairs. Jasper, dressed in light-colored casual attire, was sitting on the couch, reading today’s

asked, “How did you sleep?”

replied, “It was

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

couch. “We’re just postponing the engagement party for now. The date on the invitations can be changed.”

you begged for this marriage yourself. Now the whole Hulbury knows about it. You

spoke to Jasper in such a

life. I agree to temporarily call off the engagement. I’ll have a proper talk with my father about it. He won’t have any objections. Besides, I’m

She was certain that Eileen must

breakfast, Layla asked Jasper to drive

responded nonchalantly, without

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