Chapter 112

Chapter 112 Confess To Eileen

However, he acted as if he saw nothing, sitting by the bus door with headphones on, legs crossed,

engrossed in his phone, chatting with someone unknown.

Eileen recalled the words Paola had told her the other day. Even now, I still find it hard to believe that

the person who risked his life to save me would be him!

It was pouring heavily at that time, with the sea waves churning violently. By the time she jumped into

the sea, she had already lost consciousness. All she could see was a blurry face, and she thought it

would be Eric because he still had use for her. Among everyone else, the only one who could save her,

in Eileen’s mind, was him.

After all, no one would risk their own life for someone insignificant. At least, they wouldn’t.

If she were to die, Eric wouldn’t know how to explain it to Will:

The school was just four stops away. The bus started and stopped intermittently, and before long, it

was filled with people. Most of them were Blake-collar workers rushing to work.

Eileen noticed an elderly woman boarding the bus. The seats were already filled, but unexpectedly,

Elm stood up, offering his seat to the old woman. Who would’ve thought he would do something like

that? With a wickedly innocent smile on his face, anyone who didn’t know better would truly believe he

was the model student at school.

Suddenly, Elm’s gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on her. His eyebrows raised slightly as if

he had caught her doing something naughty, which made Eileen feel embarrassed to look at him.

Eileen got off the bus when it arrived at the final stop.

Eileen slowed her pace. There really weren’t many who could arrive at Petalburg High School that

early.

Across the street, one could hear the resonant recitation from the morning self-study session at

Cloudburg Public School.

Suddenly, Eileen remembered something. The last time I left Class One, Elm came over with his

books, asking me for a tutoring session. I still remember what he said after I ruthlessly rejected him.

Elm was right. I was really heartless. Before, his gaze toward me was only one of indifference. Now, in

addition to indifference, his gaze seems to be criticizing me and accusing me of being heartless.

When Eileen saw him enter the school gate, she quickened her pace, wanting to catch up. However, it

was as if he had eyes on his back, deliberately not letting her keep up, and he walked into the

classroom at an incredibly fast pace. Eileen wanted to call out to him, but a group of people swarmed

around him. Eileen could only give up, deciding to find another

opportunity in the future.

The last class that morning was a physical education class, a rarity arranged by the homeroom teacher.

If Eileen’s memory served her right, that class was supposed to coincide with Class One. This is my

perfect opportunity.

What could have been easily resolved with a phone call became complicated. She didn’t have Elm’s

contact number, and she had already left the previous class group chat.

Inside the ladies’ changing room, Yvette reminded her, “What are you daydreaming about? Change

your clothes!”

Eileen quickly gathered her wits, pulled out a tracksuit from the closet, and walked into the dressing

room. Soon, she emerged in a Blake tracksuit.

During the physical education class, the gym teacher simply had them run four laps to warm up before

allowing them to engage in free activities. The academic pressure in Class Six was immense, and they

might only have one gym class a month. Coincidentally, she happened to encounter it.

The boys from Class One and Class Three were playing basketball. Among them was Elm, who

impressively scored a beautiful three-pointer in the game.

Eileen thought that the only thing the girls in Class Six cared about was studying. Little did she know

that quite a few of them were actually obsessed with good looks.

Most of the girls by the basketball court were there for Elm. In school, Elm was quite popular. In fact, he

was known to have different girlfriends all the time.

Vera and Walsh stepped out of the equipment room and greeted Eileen. Yvette was indifferent to Vera.

Sensing the atmosphere, Vera briefly chatted with Eileen before taking

her leave.

Yvette then said to Eileen, “Stay away from him in the future!”

“What did you say?” Eileen asked.

“Elm!”

Eileen asked in confusion, “What’s the matter? Has he offended you too?”

Yvette said, “He has offended my entire family. You don’t need to know the reason. Just remember

what I’ve said.”

Eileen vaguely said, “We’ll see.”

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Then Yvette changed the subject. “By the way, I almost forgot about something. How did get to know

Jasper? He never talked to me, but he surprisingly spoke to me for the first time, and it was about you.”

Eileen kept mum.

Yvette, looking as if she was enjoying the show, nudged Eileen. “He also said, if he has time, he wants

me to bring you out for a meal… Come on, spill it… Is there something going on between you and

Jasper?”

Eileen grew slightly anxious. “You’ve misunderstood. He and I are just ordinary friends. You’re

overthinking! At my age, my family doesn’t allow dating. They want me to focus on my studies.”

Yvette laughed and patted Eileen’s shoulder. “I must say that you’re quite something! Do you have any

idea how popular my brother is in Hulbury? So many women are falling over themselves to get into his

bed. Even those who hang out with me are hoping to get close to my brother through me. You’re the

first one who wants to sever ties with my brother! But you know, you’re not exactly young anymore. I

remember my mom was engaged to her first husband, Jasper’s biological father, when she was just

sixteen. You do know that Jasper and I have the same mother but different fathers, right? They got

married when they were eighteen. Back then, there were no marriage certificates or anything like that.

It was all decided verbally, and once both families agreed, they were considered married. Things are

different now… When my mom was at your age, she was already married. It’s high time for you too!

But given how beautiful you are, there must be plenty of people pursuing you! Why don’t you tell me if

you have someone you like? What’s your type? I promise I won’t tell anyone!”

As she spoke, Yvette even raised her finger to swear.

Yvette was definitely up to something. From the moment she began to speak, Eileen knew what was

going on. Yvette is probing and testing the waters. Did Jasper ask her to inquire about these

questions? Why would Jasper do something like this?

Although Yvette said so, Eileen could already tell from her eyes. The contemptuous, unappreciative

look she gave Eileen was evident. However, because of Eric, she didn’t express it explicitly. Logically

speaking, it was indeed she who had aimed too high by associating with the Smith family.

Eileen answered softly, “I don’t have anyone I’m fond of. Right now, all I want to do is focus on my

studies.”

Yvette looked into her sincere eyes and believed her.

Yvette was nowhere to be found after the physical education class ended.

Eileen knew that Jasper had instructed Yvette to keep an eye on her. Now, my presence has

become a tool for Yvette to mend her relationship with Jasper.

Eileen headed to the cafeteria alone. On her way, she happened to run into Elm, who was walking with

two others. He was holding a basketball in his hand. Gathering her courage, Eileen approached them.

Charlie looked at the person who suddenly appeared, feeling somewhat surprised, “What are you

doing? Why are you blocking our way?”

Albert lowered his head and let out a soft chuckle.

Elm twirled the basketball in his hands, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. “Can you speak? If you

can, why are you keeping quiet?”

Eileen didn’t mind his annoyance towards her. She looked at Elm with a serious expression and said,

“Regarding what you asked me… I agree.”

Albert and Charlie were speechless.

The ball in Elm’s hand slipped away unnoticed, rolling into a patch of grass on the side.

Eileen continued, “Apart from class time, I only have free time during the evening self-study. I’ll wait for

you at the library at half-past seven in the evening. I’ll only wait for you for half an hour. If you don’t

show up… I’ll take it as a rejection. After that, I won’t wait for you.”

After saying that, Eileen turned around and left, heading towards the cafeteria.

“Oh my God! What just happened?”

“Did you confess your feelings to Eileen?”