No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1257

Mansfield looked at her sincerely. "I'm truly grateful that you saved me, but I need you to understand that your health and safety are just as important to me."

Eleanor knew he was referring to her collapsing from exhaustion. She smiled. "You think I'm that fragile? It was just three sleepless nights. I'm young, what's there to be afraid of?"

Outside the room, Ian leaned against the hallway wall. Through the glass, he watched the two of them talk. He couldn't hear what they were saying, but he could see the smile on Eleanor's face and the gentle way Mansfield gazed at her.

The meaning was obvious.

Inside, Mansfield's expression shifted to one of apology and guilt. "Eleanor, there's something I have to apologize for, and something I have to confess."

Eleanor paused, looking at him seriously. "What is it?"

"My last mission wasn't a military exercise. I was sent to a high-risk zone to rescue my brothers. It was wrong of me not to tell you before I left."

Eleanor already knew. The moment she heard he had been brought back unconscious, she understood how dangerous his mission had been.

"I know. You don't have to apologize," she reassured him.

Mansfield shook his head, as if he'd made up his mind. "After this experience, there are things I have to make clear to you. Eleanor... I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I have to let you down."

Eleanor's face showed a flicker of surprise. She hadn't expected him to say that.

Mansfield looked at her, then lowered his head in guilt. "After everything you've done for me, I shouldn't be saying something so hurtful. But I can't selfishly hurt you even more. My future, my career... it's all full of uncertainty and danger. I was lucky enough to wake up this time, but I can't guarantee I'll be so lucky next time."

His gaze drifted to the faint silhouette in the hallway outside. "You deserve someone better," he said sincerely. "Someone who can always be by your side, not someone like me who can't even keep a single promise."

Eleanor knew he was referring to their first date, which he had missed.

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