Chapter 194


    Chapter 194 Afraid She Doesn’t Like You


    It wasn’t until they had dinner that Eric finally returned to Euphoria Condominium with Vera in the


    evening.


    That day was the happiest Vera had experienced in a while, so she had a little red wine.


    When she returned, she waspletely intoxicated and had to be helped back by Eric. Once they


    arrived home, Eric kicked the door shut.


    Vera turned around and hooked her arm around Eric’s neck, her eyes hazy and filled with a drunken


    expression. “Eric… you have to promise me that we’ll… always, always be together!”


    ng!


    Suddenly, a noise echoed through the room, followed by a chilling scream.


    The movement was subtle, but Eric still noticed it.


    His gaze also fell upon the light shining from beneath the door gap.


    There was someone in the room!


    Indeed, there was someone, but it was not just anyone, it was Eileen!


    Eileen, clutching her bumped forehead, was dragging her suitcase out of Vera’s room. Upon opening


    the door and seeing the brightly lit living room, she was taken aback.


    Looking at their intimate posture, as if they were about to do something. Eileen could only grit her teeth


    and take a deep breath. She quickly apologized, “I’m sorry! I came to pick up the clothes I left at your


    cest time. As for the notes that were torn up, I’ve copied them. again and returned them to her.


    They’re on the table. You guys carry on, I’m leaving first.”


    When Unde Mansion was being renovated, she lived at Euphoria Condominium for a while. She


    brought a lot of things with her, most of which were her usual clothes, as well as some materials left


    from her previous Olympiad Math ss. Back then, she left in a hurry. and forgot to take them with her.


    Since she had borrowed some materials from the library, she decided to drop by to pick up her things


    along the way. She was about to leave when she realized she had left her Uprian tape behind, which


    she had identally kicked under the bed.


    As Eileen reached out to pick it up, she bumped her forehead while getting up.


    Once everything she needed was packed, they unexpectedly returned.


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    If only she had known earlier this would happen, she wouldn’t havee.


    Before Eric could even open his mouth, Eileen walked past them as if she was running for her life.


    Vera, seemingly drunk, copsed onto Eric. When Eileen brushed past him, Vera suddenly kissed Eric.


    Bang


    The door subsequently closed.


    With a cold expression, Eric pushed her away. “Vera, you’ve had too much to drink. Let me help you


    back to your room to rest.”


    “I’m not drunk. I just want to be with you. Eric, I’m an adult now, I can…”


    “Enough!” Eric scolded coldly, “Since you’re awake, go back to your room and rest. I still have things to


    do.”


    Just as Eric was about to turn around and return to his study, Vera suddenly eximed, “I saw you!


    Actually, I saw everything. Last night, right at the entrance of the barbecue shop, you were holding onto


    Eileen…”


    The devastated Vera found it somewhat difficult to continue.


    However, Eric ignored her. Just as he walked towards the study door, Vera roared, “Eric, don’t you want


    to exin anything to me?”


    “Vera, I’ve given you enough. If you want more, it’s either we continue or break up. It’s up to you!”


    The moment he finished, Eric had already closed the study door.


    Vera stood alone in the living room, a picture of deste sorrow as a single tear trickled down from the


    corner of her eye.


    Why is it that what I desire can never be mine? Why must everything of mine be taken away by others?


    Why am I looked down upon no matter where I go?


    Even though she was stricken with panic and fear of losing what was important to her, it was jealousy


    that truly dominated all her emotions.


    She was jealous of those who were born with a silver spoon and never had to lift a finger to get what


    they wanted


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    In contrast to them, she could never get anything no matter how hard she tried


    She even had to endure the disgusted looks given to her


    Meanwhile, Eileen didn’t dare look back as she left, fearing that she would never be able to escape


    from such a hellish ce.


    She quickly got in the car, and the driver ced her belongings in the trunk.


    “Ms. Eileen, have you gotten everything?”


    I’m all set. Let’s head back!”


    The most important thing to her was the Uprian cassette tape. No wonder I couldn’t find it these past


    few days.


    Upon returning to the Smith residence, Eileen saw the olddy again.


    Hearing themotion, the olddy turned to look while supporting herself with her cane. She was


    wearing a pair of antique bronze-colored reading sses, from which two chains dangled.


    “Ma’am, I’m surprised to see you here.”


    I’m getting old, and I’ve lost my way again. Is there anything to eat? I’m starving””


    Eileen looked around the house, noticing that all the servants were absent.


    “Let me cook something for you!”


    Eileen took off her red scarf and coat, hanging them on the rack by the door. Underneath the coat, she


    wore a beige sweater. Rolling up her sleeves, she went to the kitchen, poured a ss of water, and


    brought it to the olddy. “Please sit for a while and have some water. If you’re hungry, you can snack


    on some fruit. The food will be ready soon.”


    Eileen turned on the television again, a device she hadn’t watched in years, and switched on the opera


    channel.


    “How did you know I like watching this program?”


    “I used to live with my grandmother for a while, and she was particrly fond of this show


    The olddy scrutinized Eileen from head to toe, her eyes revealing no hint of what she might be


    thinking.


    “Are you alone again? Where’s Jasper?”


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    “He’s on a business trip


    kitchen, which was filled with all sorts of ingredients.


    La asked, “This is the first time I’ve seen him bring home a youngdy. Are you two together?”


    Eileen replied, “Yes, we’re together now!”


    “Have you met each other’s parents?”


    When asked about these matters, Eileen paused for a moment. She quickly changed the topic and


    asked, “Would you like spaghetti or ravioli?”


    The elderlydy responded, “Either is fine. We’ve known each other for a while now. Are there still


    things you can’t share with me? Or are you afraid that an old woman like me will talk too much?”


    Eileen lowered her head to wash a tomato. “No, the issue is with me. I’m still in school, so it’s too early


    to meet his parents. He’s also concerned that this rtionship might put pressure. on me. Therefore,


    he believes it would be better to wait until after the university entrance


    exam.”


    “I heard from the other senior servants that you refused to meet with Mrs. Smith and have been making


    various excuses. What’s the reason behind all that?”


    The elderlydy’s words were sharp, as if she was trying to gather information on someone’s behalf.


    I’m not very good at socializing, and I’ve always been a loner at school. Also…. Mrs. Smith is a


    distinguished person… and I… I’m not quite ready, stuttered Eileen, appearing a little


    nervous.


    “Are you afraid she won’t like you?”


    “That’s one way to look at it.”


    “Oh!” The elderlydy nodded. “So how did youe to know Mr. Jasper?”


    “Eileen! Just then, a familiar voice interrupted, and Eileen felt relieved.


    Eileen called out, “Richard.”


    Richard nced at the person sitting on the sofa but didn’t say a word. Instead, he handed a mobile


    phone to Eileen. “It’s a call from Mr. Jasper.”


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