Rebirth of the Wife in Despair
Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Vera Is Back

On the day Vera returned home, it coincided with Eileen’s birthday. In the early morning, Eileen wasroused by the activity downstairs. She groggily checked the time, replaceing it was just half-past eight. Nolonger feeling sleepy, Eileen got out of bed, freshened up, and went downstairs, her luscious lockscascading down her back. The living room had been tidied, and Sharon busy wiping a vase. SpottingEileen, Sharon approached with an apologetic smile. “Ms. Eileen, did I wake you? I’m so sorry. Mr.Swan called and informed me that it’s your birthday today. He wants us to spruce up the house for abirthday celebration,” she explained. Eileen suddenly realized that it was her birthday—the first onesince her rebirth. In her previous life, she had been marred by illness. The diagnosis and subsequenthospital stays meant that any celebration was overshadowed. “Ms. Eileen, Mr. Swan called earlier. Hewon’t be able to make it back for your birthday due to work, but he prepared this for you.” Sharonretrieved a platinum card from her pocket and handed it to Eileen. Accepting the card, Eileen smiled.“Sharon, since Dad won’t be back, there’s no need for an elaborate celebration. Just a few simpledishes will suffice.” With that, she made her way upstairs to call Will. The phone rang for a while beforesomeone answered. “Hello.” “Hi Dad. It’s me. Thanks for the card.” “You’re welcome. Go out and buywhatever you like. Eileen, don’t give Eric any trouble. Understand?” “I know, Dad.” Eileen chuckled insilence, understanding it as a warning from her father. Will had always desired a son to take over thefamily business, and despite having several mistresses, none of them bore him a son or daughter. Inthe end, he adopted Eric. As for his only daughter, Will had planned to use her to forge a marriagealliance that would benefit his empire. If it weren’t for her current inability to leave the family, Eileenwouldn’t have stayed for a second longer. After the call, Eileen sat at the table, flipping through herworkbook. In reality, her academic performance wasn’t stellar. In her previous life, she had soughtEric’s tutoring not only to secure a spot in university but also to get closer to him. Eric, despite stoppingat high school, was self-taught and well-versed in university-level material and even foreign languages.However, Will was more interested in Eileen’s performance in extracurricular activities. Her vacationswere always filled with various extracurricular classes, including dancing, painting, piano, and even

floristry. Will closely monitored her performance in these classes, with the intention of grooming her intoa socialite. His ultimate plan was to marry her off at the age of twenty to his most promising businesspartner, forming a powerful marriage alliance. While her life appeared glorious on the surface, in reality,she was nothing more than a canary in a gilded cage. Glancing at the baking cookbook on the shelf,Eileen reached out and grabbed it, triggering a flood of memories. Among the numerous extracurricularclasses, painting and baking had sparked her interest the most. Recalling the baking utensils she hadpurchased for the class, a sudden thought crossed Eileen’s mind. I’ll bake myself a birthday cake! Inher excitement, Eileen rushed downstairs only to hear a familiar voice at the main door. She looked upto see Vera standing behind Eric. Both were dressed in matching outfits, appearing exceptionally well-coordinated. After years of studying abroad, Vera returned, more beautiful than ever, donning a finecashmere coat and a pale pink knitted dress. The pearl earrings added to her elegance. Except fortheir family background, Eileen found herself inferior to Vera in every other aspect. In her previous life,Eileen had been jealous of Vera’s close relationship with Eric, often inflicting subtle harm with fineneedles. Despite that, Vera dared not complain, for Eileen knew of her secret. Eventually, Veratragically chose to end her own life. When that happened, Vera was merely twenty years old. Heruntimely demise fueled Eric’s rage. On that fateful day, he stormed into Eileen’s room with a murderousaura, gripping her neck in a fit of anger. “This is all your fault, b*tch! You Swans deserve nothing butdeath!” Had it not been for Sharon’s timely intervention, Eric might have succeeded in ending Eileen’slife as Eileen was indirectly responsible for Vera’s death. When her train of thought ended there, Eileenpaused on the stairs. Both Eric and Vera noticed her. They turned their heads simultaneously, directingtheir gaze toward her.