No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1335

And now?

Gwenda had a stable job and was becoming increasingly valued by Eleanor's side. But she... she was now the daughter of a murderer.

Perhaps Gwenda's life would never be one of great wealth, but it would be stable, solid, and progressively better.

Meanwhile, Faye was shackled with the stigma and burden her father had left her, her future looking bleak.

"I'm fine," Faye said, almost instinctively straightening her back and responding in a cool tone.

Gwenda smiled. "That's good to hear."

After speaking, Gwenda ordered two coffees. Just then, a few other employees walked over and greeted her warmly. It was clear Gwenda was well-liked by her colleagues.

Faye bit her lip. She had once been labeled the cool, unapproachable goddess, but now, who even noticed her?

"Isn't that Faye? The former Yeaton Holdings chairman in the news today is her dad!"

"Yeah, that's her."

"I can't believe her dad would do something like that."

Faye's face went white, feeling as though all eyes in the room were fixed on her. She abruptly turned and walked away, leaving her untouched juice on the table.

***

At six in the evening, Eleanor had just gotten home when she received a call from her daughter. She and Ian were waiting for her in the underground parking garage. Having finally completed all the handover tasks, Eleanor felt a weight lift from her shoulders. Dressed for the late June weather, she wore a simple t-shirt and a denim skirt. Her long hair was pulled up into a bun, with soft wisps framing her face, making her look several years younger.

Ian couldn't help but look up at Eleanor. She knew he was watching her, but she simply tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and avoided his gaze.

A moment later, Evelyn was begging to go on the swings. As Eleanor gently pushed her from behind, a soft smile on her face, the man standing nearby felt as if time had turned back four years.

"Higher, Mommy, higher!" Evelyn shouted with glee.

The unreserved joy Eleanor showed her daughter made her lips curve into a bright, eye-catching smile under the lights. For a moment, her eyes met the man's across from her, but her expression was only calm and natural.

He saw it all, a bittersweet ache settling in his heart.

No matter how much their relationship seemed to have eased, it felt like there was still an invisible chasm between them.

Eleanor was no longer rejecting his presence, but he had no idea how to gauge the right distance to approach her without scaring her away again.