Rebirth of the Wife in Despair
Chapter 176

Chapter 176

Chapter 176 They Are Together Now

Eric finally stood up from her and exclaimed, “Get out!”

Eileen, already dressed, swiftly exited the car without hesitation. She didn’t even bother taking themedicine she had brought back from the hospital.

Sharon was still tidying up the living room when she saw Eileen rush in from outside. Eileen. appearedas though she had been crying. “What’s wrong, Eileen?”

Eileen remained silent, gripping the stair railing tightly as she ran upstairs.

After that night, Eric was nowhere to be seen from New Year’s Day and the following four or five days.

On the day they left, Eileen was chatting with relatives who had come to visit for the holidays. Vera lefttogether with Eric.

At that moment. Eileen hurried to the kitchen, fearing that her father would ask her to see them off.

With that, she spent the holidays in peace.

During the company’s annual dinner that year, her father personally presided over it. As the heiress ofCaerulus Corporation, Eileen appeared alongside him. Eileen, dressed in a stunning attire, captivatedeveryone present. Besides her, there were several other bosses. whose companies were partners ofCaerulus Corporation.

Rather than calling it a company annual dinner, it would be more accurate to say that it was Will’sattempt to replace her a new suitor. If she couldn’t marry into the Smith family, replaceing another match ofequal social standing and capable of forming a mutually beneficial alliance with Caerulus Corporationwas also an acceptable outcome.

After all, the Smith family was equivalent to dozens of Swan families combined. For the Smith family,associating with the Swan family was indeed a step up.

No man could resist the allure of Eileen’s beauty, not even the most debauched young scions. Evenolder men of Will’s age couldn’t help but cast salacious gazes at her.

Eileen detested such occasions. She didn’t want to be there, but she had no choice.

She mingled with several wealthy young scions, exchanging contact information with them.

Will had already gone off to chat with others. Eileen, feeling alone and fearing harassment, found anexcuse to go to the restroom, using it as a convenient hiding place.

She didn’t return until the banquet was almost over.

On the way back, Eileen sat in a car that reeked of alcohol. She had only been away for 3 short while.Yet she couldn’t understand why Will looked so upset. Eileen was afraid of him. She thought her fatherwas angry because she hadn’t shown up at the banquet.

With a trembling hand, Eileen clutched the hem of her dress and sincerely apologized, “I’m sorry…Father!”

“How much do you know about what’s going on between Eric and Vera?”

“Huh?” Eileen was taken aback, and after a moment, she said, “I’m not sure. What happened, Father?”

Will pinched the bridge of his nose, his expression grave. He remained silent, and Eileen didn’t ask anyfurther.

Eileen only found out about what happened when the school term was about to start.

The start of the school year at Petalburg High School was relatively late, commencing after MartinLuther King Jr. Day.

Jasper also returned to the country the day before Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

He said that he wanted to spend the holidays with her.

So, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jasper came to pick her up from the Swan residence, and they wentout for dinner.

It was half past eight in the evening inside the most expensive and luxurious Friyxian restaurant inHulbury.

Jasper served her the steak he had cut for her. Eileen savored each bite, eating slowly anddeliberately, with him feeding her most of the time.

The smartphone by her side suddenly vibrated.

Eileen looked at the incoming call display on her phone. It was a call from Eric.

Originally, Eileen didn’t want to accept, but after much consideration, she excused herself from thetable and went to a quiet place to answer it.

“What’s the matter?”

She didn’t even want to say his name anymore.

“Eileen!” The voice on the phone wasn’t Eric’s. Instead, it was Vera speaking-

How did Eric’s phone end up in Vera’s hands? He wouldn’t just casually give his personal belongings toothers.

Vera? Is there something you need?”

“Eileen, school starts tomorrow, but Eric and I won’t be in Hulbury. We might not make it back in time.Could you help me ask Ms. Hayes for a leave of absence?”

“Sure, no problem!” After Eileen said this, she heard Vera calling out from the other end of the phone,“Eric, could you help me get my bath towel?”

Eileen was rendered speechless.

Vera said, “I’m sorry, what did you just say? I didn’t catch that.”

“I understand. I’ll let Ms. Hayes know tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Eileen.”

“Is there anything else? I’m having my meal. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up first.”

“Having a meal? Are you with Mr. Smith?”

Eileen’s gaze met Jasper’s. “Mmm-hmm.”

“I’m together with Eric now!”

“Good! Congratulations!” Eileen’s voice was so calm, it was hard to discern. any

“Will you bless our union?”

“Mm-hmm.”

“Thank you, Eileen!”

Has he finally gotten his wish to be with Vera?

An inexplicable bitterness lingered in Eileen’s heart.

emotion.

So, it turns out Eric can really let go of everything for one person. The only person who could make himdo that is Vera. Eric could have been with Yvette, ingratiating himself with the Friedman family. In thefuture, he could have taken over the Friedman family entirely. With his abilities, he could have easilymade a name for himself in Hulbury, establishing his own business empire and standing toe to toe withthe Smith family. There’s no need to resort to despicable means, staining himself with dishonor. Nowthat he has chosen Vera, it means he can let go of everything else. I should have known this a longtime

ago.

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Upon hearing the news of them getting together, Eileen had already suspected that was what ber fatherhad asked about back then.

In this life, she didn’t interfere, allowing them to be together smoothly.

She considered it her way of making up to Vera for what she had owed the latter in the past.

Remembering her father’s reaction at the time, Eileen felt compelled to warn, “My father hasdiscovered your relationship. He’s very angry. Both of you need to be cautious around him.”

“Don’t worry, Eric will protect me.” From the way Vera mentioned protection, Eileen could imagine thejoy and happiness on her face.

Relieved that Eric would finally stop bothering her, Eileen said, “Alright.”

After ending the call, Eileen returned to her seat.

Jasper asked, “Are they pressuring you to go home?”

Eileen put away her phone and shook her head. “No, it was Vera calling. School starts tomorrow, andshe asked me to help her take a leave of absence.”

Jasper nodded, glancing at the expensive watch on his wrist. “It’s getting late,” he said. “I’ll take youhome now. After school tomorrow, I’ll come to pick you up.”

“Okay.”

School had started, and Eileen also needed to return to the Smith residence.

Now that Eric is already with Vera, do I really need to go back there?

Sitting in the luxurious Cayenne, Jasper asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Eileen realized her mistake and quickly looked away. “It’s nothing.”

That night, Eileen went home, took a bath, and then went to bed.

She had a dream.

In her dream, she saw Eric and Vera’s future. Eric was successful in his career, Vera graduated as atop student, and after their marriage…

They had a blissful marriage, blessed with a son and a daughter. They grew old together, surroundedby their children and grandchildren.

As for her, she was plagued by illness, ultimately passing away alone in the hospital, with no

one inquiring about her.

With her death, the Swan family disappeared from Hulbury.

Many years later, Eric became the richest man in Hulbury, attending a dinner with a female companionby his side.

A reporter asked about his regrets.

Eric replied, “The Swan family had a daughter named Eileen.”

However, when the reporter asked about their relationship, Eric didn’t answer.