Rebirth of the Wife in Despair
Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Meeting Eric Again

Lost in thought, Eileen was interrupted by a series of knocks on the door. “Ms. Eileen, are you all right?Is everything okay between you and Mr. Snow?” The voice echoing from outside the door filled Eileen’sheart with joy, prompting her to get out of bed and open the door. At the sight of Eileen, the Swanfamily’s servant, Sharon Swire, sighed in relief, but the look on her face was swiftly replaced by one ofdeep concern. “Ms. Eileen, I saw Mr. Snow storm out in a fury. Did the two of you have a fight again?”The current Sharon was still young. Gazing at her, Eileen couldn’t help but feel a lump forming in herthroat. Tears welled up in her eyes at once and blurred her vision as she dashed forward to hugSharon. Taking in Eileen’s tear-stained countenance, Sharon instantly furrowed her brows. “Ms. Eileen,why are you crying? Did you have a nightmare? Don’t worry. I’m here for you.” Eileen, unable to stopher tears from falling, buried her face in Sharon’s soft embrace, smelling the familiar detergent scent onthe latter. It’s really Sharon. Only Sharon prefers using this type of detergent to do her laundry. Chokingback sobs, Eileen shook her head and said, “Sharon, I’m hungry. Do we have anything to eat?” Sharonbroke into laughter. “So, you’re just hungry? Is that a reason for a grown-up like you to cry? I’ll go makeyou some spaghetti!” Ten minutes later, Eileen sat at the dining table downstairs, watching Sharonserve her a steaming plate of spaghetti. “Eat up, Ms. Eileen!” Eileen nodded and began to devour thefood, startling Sharon with her demeanor. The spaghetti still tastes the same as before. Suppressingher urge to cry, Eileen cleaned her plate. Only after watching Eileen finish having her meal did Sharonask tentatively, “Ms. Eileen, I heard a huge commotion upstairs earlier but didn’t dare to check.Moreover, Mr. Snow appeared furious when he left. What happened between you two?” Eileen reachedout for a piece of tissue and wiped her mouth with it, answering indifferently, “It’s nothing, Sharon. Wejust had a little argument.” She couldn’t possibly tell Sharon that she tried to seduce Eric but failed andinstead ended up being taught a lesson by him. Sharon bobbed her head. The next second, seeminglysuddenly recalling something, she continued, “By the way, Ms. Eileen, Mr. Swan asked me to tell youhe can’t make it back for a banquet and wants you and Mr. Snow to attend on his behalf.” Eileen wasmomentarily stunned. In her previous life, Will had only asked Eric to go, so she wondered why she

was included this time. Pouting, she nodded obediently. It seems I’ll be meeting Eric again soon. Onthe day of the banquet, the servants brought the evening gown prepared for her early in the morning.Eileen glanced at the outfit. It was a pink dress, its fluffy skirt adorned with dazzling gemstones thatsparkled under the light. Will had always been willing to spend money on his only daughter, but therewas no real father-daughter affection between Eileen and him. Therefore, she didn’t dare refuse Will’srequest for her to attend the banquet, having no choice but to comply with his instructions. After Eileenwashed her face, she gazed at her own reflection in the mirror. She was looking at a youthful, innocentgirl with skin as tender and smooth as a baby’s bottom, contrasting starkly with her previous statemarred by illness. Sharon, holding a blanket, entered. She glanced at Eileen, grinned, andcomplimented, “You’re so pretty, Ms. Eileen, even more charming than the celebrities on television!”Eileen replied sheepishly, “Sharon, you’re teasing me again!” In fact, she was indeed beautiful, havinggrown into a striking figure at the age of eighteen. With delicate facial features, fair and tender skin, apetite face with a hint of baby fat, and radiant eyes, she looked somewhat naïve. However, Eileen’spersonality was quite despicable. She carried herself with the typical arrogance and willfulness of apampered young lady from a wealthy family, which was why she never had any friends in her previouslife. By the time Eileen changed into her evening gown and finished preening herself, it was alreadyevening. The sound of a car horn came from outside. Eileen looked out the window and saw a blackBentley driving into the courtyard. Eric had returned. Gripping the hem of her dress, Eileen turnedaround and prepared to head downstairs. As she descended the stairs, she saw Eric standing in theliving room with his arms crossed. His tall and upright figure was clad in a crisp, black suit. Even as hestood motionless in his spot, he exuded an overwhelming, aloof, and noble aura. When observed upclose, his countenance appeared all the more stunning, carrying an intimidating sense of authority andsteadfastness inherent in those of higher status. A man like him was naturally attractive to women. Inthe past, I was also enchanted by this very outward form of his, wasn’t I? I threw myself at him like amoth to a flame, only to pay a devastating price in the end. At that thought, Eileen felt her legs turn tolead as she continued to advance in his direction. Hearing the resounding footsteps, Eric slightly turnedhis head around to glance behind him and noticed Eileen, who was dressed in a long pink dress with a

waist-cinching design that accentuated her slender figure and a pair of strappy heels. As she walked,her delicate ankles could be vaguely observed beneath the hem of her dress. At that moment, sheresembled a princess straight out of a fairy tale. Such a scene could take any man’s breath away, butEric merely briefly swept his eyes across her before averting his gaze, then uttered expressionlessly,“Let’s go.” With that, he turned and strode away without waiting for her. Eileen awkwardly lifted the hemof her dress and hurried after him.