No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 161

Joslyn glanced at the man of the house as he stepped in behind her, then quietly closed the door, careful not to make a sound.

It seemed the tension between Mr. and Mrs. Carter was brewing once again.

After her shower, Eleanor replayed the near-miss with the speeding car in her head—a brush with disaster that left her shaken. She made a silent vow: no more impulsive decisions like that.

Still, Ian's behavior tonight had truly infuriated her.

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In the early hours of the morning, Xavier drove to Metropolitan General Hospital. Juliette had been admitted again, sidelined by her chronic illness.

When Xavier entered her private room, Juliette had just finished a bowl of nourishing soup the housekeeper had fed her. She looked pale and exhausted, the years and the burdens of managing her affairs alone weighing visibly on her.

Watching her nephew approach, Juliette's heart ached. She once had a son too, but his reckless love of extreme sports had claimed his life in the ocean; not even his body was ever found.

They spoke for a few minutes, catching up. Juliette sighed, "I was hoping Eleanor would join my research team, but she never showed up."

Xavier's eyes flickered. "She probably has her own plans."

"I heard she just graduated early, aced every exam—she's a rare medical genius." The more Juliette spoke, the more regret tinged her words. Losing such talent to another institution felt like a missed opportunity.

Xavier's lips curled into a faint smile. "She really is exceptional."

Juliette turned her attention back to him. "And what about Miss Chase, the woman I introduced you to last time? Any thoughts about settling down?"

Xavier's expression froze for a moment. "Aunt Juliette, I'm not thinking about marriage right now."

She tutted, shaking her head. "You're not getting any younger, you know. How are you not worried? My future business depends on you!"

Xavier chuckled softly. "I just haven't met the right person."

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