No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 17

Eleanor replied modestly, "It's really just the result of years of basic research, plus the notes my dad left behind. I also drew on reports from cutting-edge medical labs around the world. That's how I formed my perspective."

"Excellent, excellent! There's always more to learn, but Eleanor, your theory is truly impressive," Dr. Lyman said, his admiration clear.

They talked for another two hours before Dr. Lyman had to leave for a meeting. As he gathered his things, he spoke with sincere encouragement: "Eleanor, this lab needs to happen. I'll do everything I can to support you. You're going to be just as brilliant as your father."

After Dr. Lyman left, Eleanor and Jude Vaughn continued their discussion for another two hours. Finally, Eleanor glanced at her watch—it was time to pick up her daughter.

"Don't worry about getting the lab started," Jude assured her. "I'll take care of everything."

Once she'd picked up her daughter, Eleanor took her to a nearby shopping mall to pick out some early spring clothes.

As they stepped out of the lobby hand-in-hand, Eleanor immediately spotted a striking figure in the crowd—Vanessa, flanked by her assistant. Vanessa drew plenty of glances from the men around her, and Eleanor noticed the assistant carrying ordinary household bags. Her brows furrowed. Had Vanessa moved into the neighborhood?

Probably Ian's doing, Eleanor thought, so it'd be easier for them to meet up in secret.

She gripped her daughter's hand and hurried away, not wanting Evelyn to spot Vanessa.

"Look, Mommy! A puppy! Can I have one too?" Evelyn's eyes sparkled as she watched a little girl walk by with a fluffy dog.

Eleanor had always worried about her daughter being bitten, so she'd never allowed a pet in the house. But lately, Evelyn had mentioned that Vanessa kept a dog, and had been begging to go see it.

Eleanor ruffled her daughter's hair. "Are you sure you want a puppy?"

"I'm sure," Evelyn said, nodding emphatically.

Eleanor smiled. "Alright, let's go pick one out together."

"Really? I can really get a puppy? But what if Daddy says no?" Evelyn's cheeks flushed with excitement.

"If Mommy says yes, that's all that matters," Eleanor replied, lifting her eyebrows in a playful grin.

"Yay! I'm getting a puppy!"

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