Chapter 83 Perhaps Eric Is His Biological Son
Eileen was constantly bothered by him until just before cla*s started, and only then did he leave. If she had known it would be like this, she wouldn’t have returned to school. No sooner had Eileen settled into her seat than the vice homeroom teacher called her to the office.
Inside the office, the vice homeroom teacher was rummaging through the drawer. “Please have a seat!”
Eileen pulled a stool from the side and sat down.
Soon, the teacher pulled out an aspiration form.
“You haven’t been to school for such a long time, and you’re not answering your phone, Eileen. Has something happened at home?”
The vice homeroom teacher was the Clusian teacher of Cla*s Six. After Elsie resigned, Xenia became the homeroom teacher in charge of Cla*s Six. Most of the cla*s affairs were also managed by her in the past.
Eileen had a fairly good impression of her. She wasn’t opportunistic and treated everyone equally. At least she wasn’t like Elsie, who approached her with insincere flattery and hidden
motives.
“Everything’s fine, Ms. Carter. Did you need me for something?”
Xenia handed Eileen a form. “All your cla*smates have already filled out their aspiration. forms. Last time I visited your house, there was no one there. Now that I’ve finally caught you at school, I thought I’d have you fill out your form. You’re the only one left in our cla*s who hasn’t done so. The higher-ups are also urging me to hurry up.”
“Your dad didn’t attend the parent-teacher conference for this mid-term mock exam either.”
Eileen hung her head low, clutching at the hem of her clothes, at a loss for words.
Will never cared about her.
Sometimes, she wondered if she really was his biological daughter.
His concern for Eric far exceeded hers, to the point where she even thought that Eric was his biological child instead of her.
“I understand where you’re coming from. Just know that your future is in your hands. It would be a shame if you go along with this setup. You’re beautiful, and I appreciate that, but relying solely on your looks for attention won’t get you far. I prefer students who are intelligent and knowledgeable. I’ve said my piece, but don’t let it bother you. You’re my
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student, and it’s my job to guide you. I know about your grades, and you’ve genuinely improved this time. I believe these are your real results. I know what others might say, but don’t let it get to you.”
Nowadays, it seems like the affluent kids, regardless of their academic prowess, choose to study abroad. Once they’re back, they often rely on family enterprises, sustaining their opulent lifestyles.
Only a handful venture into creating their own paths.
“Ms. Field mentioned you’re thinking about heading to Lumiose for education. Yet, I’d prefer if you considered Hulbury University. And, if you can, aim for that top scholar position at Hulbury.”
In the past, these were things she didn’t even dare to dream of.
Eileen lifted her head to look at her. “Do you also wish for this?”
Xenia was puzzled. “Hulbury University is an aspiration for many students. You’ve got the capability, so why not? Eileen, education is the simplest way to alter one’s fate; no one else can determine it for you. I hope you consider it thoughtfully. Will you persist in your diligent studies at school or carry on with your external courses? I wouldn’t want to lose such a high- achieving student. If you keep putting effort into your abilities, a bright future awaits you,
sure.”
Eileen fell into deep thought.
Almost all of Eileen’s affairs were decided by Will. What she was to do next, or which university she was to attend, she rarely had a chance to make her own decisions.
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Regardless of this life or the previous one, it seemed that Eileen could always see the end of her journey.
After obtaining a university degree and graduating, a marriage intertwined with business awaits her. After marriage, without a career of her own, she would become a full-time housewife.
The value she held in Will’s eyes was just that.
She contemplated that only by leaving the Swan family, by not relying on all the material conditions that Will provided for her in life, would she be able to break free from the fate that had been arranged for her.
“Once you’re in Hulbury University, you’ll have the opportunity every year to qualify as an exchange student abroad. When you’re good enough, you won’t have to rely on your family.”
“Abroad?”
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Eileen pondered that perhaps going abroad was the only way to sever her ties with the Swan family.
In this way, Eric would not harm her while seeking revenge on Will.
At this moment, it seemed as if Eileen had figured something out.
She had never left Hulbury city before, always kept like a caged canary, trapped in a marriage. that was already an empty shell. Her thinking was narrow, and she lacked deep insigh
This could be her only chance.
Eileen has filled out her preferences, with Hulbury University as her top choice.
She had made up her mind. Before she graduates from university, she would go abroad as an exchange student behind Will’s back and return after three to five years.
Even if Will cut off her financial support, by that time she would have already been able to support herself. Perhaps by the time she returned, Will would have long forgotten about this daughter of his.
Will might even be dead by then and the Swan family would have fallen into Eric’s hands.
Regardless of the outcome, she’d either find herself in Fandar or delighting in the northern lights along the Ordano River.
In her previous life, Xenia had never uttered such words to her, but it made sense that history didn’t have to repeat itself.
Perhaps her destiny had already taken a turn.
Just like Vera, without her intervention, Eileen would continue to thrive. Ultimately, she’d be with Eric, get married, and start a family, easing the regrets and pains of Eric’s past life.
She had to endure for three years and then persist for another three.
In her past life, Eileen had endured decades of pain, so these three years were but a fleeting moment for her.
Eileen returned to the cla*sroom. The forty-five-minute lesson was almost over.
The last row, initially quite empty, now appeared very crowded with Elm and his group’s arrival.
Just as she settled into her seat, Eileen noticed that her desk had been tampered with. The draft paper from the previous cla*s was scattered all over the desk, turned upside down in a complete mess.
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In her absence, it was unclear what had transpired.
But none of that matters anymore.
Soon, she would be switching to another cla*s.
This was the condition she presented to her homeroom teacher. She could select Hulbury University as her top choice, or even achieve the highest score in this year’s college entrance. examination in Hulbury City. Her only request was to switch cla*ses,
Life has been challenging since Eric began oppressing her.
If Elm continues to hara*s her at school, she will undoubtedly lose her sanity,
She noticed that Elm was seated behind Vera. Between her and Elm, there was Albert and an aisle.
Before Eileen had a chance to open her textbook, the bell signaling the end of cla*s rang.
The math teacher didn’t have a habit of going over time, so as soon as cla*s ended, Walsh hurried over to Eileen, curiously asking, “Eileen, why were you absent for so long? What did the homeroom teacher say to you?”
Eileen opened her bag and took an ibuprofen. “It’s nothing, just discussing matters about our aspirations.”
“Is this enough to talk about for an entire cla*s? There must be something else.”
Walsh’s question attracted quite a few bystanders, all of them appearing to be quite interested in the gossip.
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