Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Suspicions

Upon entering the mansion, Eileen encountered Sharon, who had just finished tidying up the kitchen.

“Oh, you’re back, Ms. Eileen. I’ve stored the cake in the fridge. Would you like a slice now?” Sharon

dried her hands on a towel, facing Eileen. Weary from a day’s work, Eileen sank into the couch and

gestured lazily. “I could use a nap first. I’ll grab a piece later.” However, Sharon exclaimed, “Ms. Eileen,

your clothes got messy from baking just now. You’re going to soil the couch. Please head to your room

and change first.” Eileen reclined on the sofa and replied mischievously, “No chance, I’m so exhausted.

Let me rest for a bit.” “No, this is getting out of hand!” Sharon was on the verge of pulling her up when

Eileen playfully rolled down onto the carpet. She whined, “It’s my birthday today, Sharon.” Just then,

the door swung open, prompting Eileen to turn around. She immediately furrowed her brow at the

unexpected intruder. Didn’t he head out with Vera? Why is he back so soon? In the foyer, Eric gripped

his car key, with Vera trailing closely, head lowered, intentionally avoiding eye contact with Eileen.

Sharon greeted with a gentle smile, “Back already, Mr. Snow?” Eric nodded. “My company called for an

urgent meeting. I’m here to grab some documents. Let Vera hang around here for a bit. I’ll be back to

pick her up later.” Eileen promptly rose, attempting to straighten her clothes, only to realize the futility

due to the baking-related smudges. Instead, she raised her gaze, meeting Eric’s eyes. Eric quickly

scanned her appearance before inquiring, “Why are you all dirty?” Eileen bit her lip before breaking into

a radiant smile. “I got a little messy while baking earlier. Eric, Vera, would you like to try my cake?”

Vera, who had kept her head lowered, suddenly lifted her gaze and stared at Eileen in disbelief. She

then turned to Eric with a questioning expression. Even Sharon sensed that something was off with

Eileen. Eileen had never shown any particular fondness for Vera. It was already a notable act of

kindness for her to refrain from bullying Vera. So why, Vera wondered, would Eileen offer her cake

now? Sharon hesitated before finally asking, “M-Ms. Eileen, are you feeling unwell today?” Eileen

replied calmly, “No, I feel fine. I won’t be able to finish such a huge cake, so what’s the issue with

sharing?” Eric, too, found himself surprised, struggling to discern Eileen’s true motive. After a moment

of thought, he expressed, “Thank you, but there’s no need. I’m heading out after grabbing my

documents, and Vera isn’t particularly fond of sweets.” “Oh, all right then.” Eileen appeared

disappointed, but deep down, she was secretly delighted. She had only extended the offer out of

courtesy, never intending to share the cake with them. After a moment’s reflection, Eric suggested, “I

didn’t have anything prepared for your birthday today. How about I pick up your favorite strawberry

mousse cake after my meeting?” Eileen flashed him an appreciative smile and nodded. “Sure. Thank

you, Eric.” Suddenly realizing, Sharon exclaimed, “Oh, I forgot about the stew I was cooking. You three

carry on chatting.” With that, she rushed into the kitchen, leaving Eileen, Eric, and Vera in a slightly

awkward silence. Eileen’s gaze darted between Eric and Vera. Sensing the tension, she turned to the

man, saying, “I’ll go get changed first.” She wasn’t particularly keen on facing Eric, as remnants of the

past lingered, making her uncomfortable around him. Eric furrowed his brow, observing her hasty

departure. Eileen appeared changed from her usual self. Previously, witnessing Eric and Vera together

would trigger intense jealousy in her. However, that day, her demeanor had noticeably shifted. Has she

truly given up on me?

Upon entering the mansion, Eileen encountered Sharon, who had just finished tidying up the kitchen.

“Oh, you’re back, Ms. Eileen. I’ve stored the cake in the fridge. Would you like a slice now?” Sharon

dried her hands on a towel, facing Eileen. Weary from a day’s work, Eileen sank into the couch and

gestured lazily. “I could use a nap first. I’ll grab a piece later.” However, Sharon exclaimed, “Ms. Eileen,

your clothes got messy from baking just now. You’re going to soil the couch. Please head to your room

and change first.” Eileen reclined on the sofa and replied mischievously, “No chance, I’m so exhausted.

Let me rest for a bit.” “No, this is getting out of hand!” Sharon was on the verge of pulling her up when

Eileen playfully rolled down onto the carpet. She whined, “It’s my birthday today, Sharon.” Just then,

the door swung open, prompting Eileen to turn around. She immediately furrowed her brow at the

unexpected intruder. Didn’t he head out with Vera? Why is he back so soon? In the foyer, Eric gripped

his car key, with Vera trailing closely, head lowered, intentionally avoiding eye contact with Eileen.

Sharon greeted with a gentle smile, “Back already, Mr. Snow?” Eric nodded. “My company called for an

urgent meeting. I’m here to grab some documents. Let Vera hang around here for a bit. I’ll be back to

pick her up later.” Eileen promptly rose, attempting to straighten her clothes, only to realize the futility

due to the baking-related smudges. Instead, she raised her gaze, meeting Eric’s eyes. Eric quickly

scanned her appearance before inquiring, “Why are you all dirty?” Eileen bit her lip before breaking into

a radiant smile. “I got a little messy while baking earlier. Eric, Vera, would you like to try my cake?”

Vera, who had kept her head lowered, suddenly lifted her gaze and stared at Eileen in disbelief. She

then turned to Eric with a questioning expression. Even Sharon sensed that something was off with

Eileen. Eileen had never shown any particular fondness for Vera. It was already a notable act of

kindness for her to refrain from bullying Vera. So why, Vera wondered, would Eileen offer her cake

now? Sharon hesitated before finally asking, “M-Ms. Eileen, are you feeling unwell today?” Eileen

replied calmly, “No, I feel fine. I won’t be able to finish such a huge cake, so what’s the issue with

sharing?” Eric, too, found himself surprised, struggling to discern Eileen’s true motive. After a moment

of thought, he expressed, “Thank you, but there’s no need. I’m heading out after grabbing my

documents, and Vera isn’t particularly fond of sweets.” “Oh, all right then.” Eileen appeared

disappointed, but deep down, she was secretly delighted. She had only extended the offer out of

courtesy, never intending to share the cake with them. After a moment’s reflection, Eric suggested, “I

didn’t have anything prepared for your birthday today. How about I pick up your favorite strawberry

mousse cake after my meeting?” Eileen flashed him an appreciative smile and nodded. “Sure. Thank

you, Eric.” Suddenly realizing, Sharon exclaimed, “Oh, I forgot about the stew I was cooking. You three

carry on chatting.” With that, she rushed into the kitchen, leaving Eileen, Eric, and Vera in a slightly

awkward silence. Eileen’s gaze darted between Eric and Vera. Sensing the tension, she turned to the

man, saying, “I’ll go get changed first.” She wasn’t particularly keen on facing Eric, as remnants of the

past lingered, making her uncomfortable around him. Eric furrowed his brow, observing her hasty

departure. Eileen appeared changed from her usual self. Previously, witnessing Eric and Vera together

would trigger intense jealousy in her. However, that day, her demeanor had noticeably shifted. Has she

truly given up on me?