No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 671

Mansfield Ellington insisted on walking Eleanor Sutton all the way to her front door before taking his leave. When Eleanor invited him in for a cup of tea, he politely declined.

It was late, after all, and Mansfield knew better than to risk any misunderstanding, even though he wanted nothing more than to accept her invitation. He didn’t want to leave Eleanor with the wrong impression.

That gentlemanly restraint left Eleanor with an even better opinion of him.

“Mom!” Evelyn Goodwin ran up and threw her arms around Eleanor, her cherubic face beaming. “I didn’t eat any extra cookies! Just a tiny pack, I promise!”

Eleanor knelt down and pressed a kiss to her daughter’s cheek. “I know you always keep your word, sweetheart.”

Joslyn, standing nearby, couldn’t help but smile at the scene. Under Eleanor’s guidance, Evelyn was growing more thoughtful and considerate every day.

She still took after her father in looks, but her nature was becoming more and more like Eleanor’s.

Eleanor stayed on edge for most of the evening, half-expecting Ian Goodwin to show up at her door. Thankfully, he never came by to disturb her.

At the hospital—

Serena Goodwin had just been out to dinner with friends when she received a message from Vanessa Shannon. Vanessa was back in the hospital, complaining of heart trouble.

This was her future sister-in-law, after all—Serena didn’t hesitate for a second before dropping everything to rush over.

She found Vanessa lying in a hospital bed and immediately sat at her side, concern written all over her face. “Vanessa, you were fine just yesterday. What in the world happened today?”

Vanessa didn’t answer. Her eyes were red with unshed tears, her lips pressed tight—she looked utterly wronged and vulnerable.

Serena’s heart gave a jolt. Vanessa had always seemed so strong and independent; what on earth could have upset her like this? Could her brother have done something awful?

“Vanessa, what’s going on?” Serena took Vanessa’s hand in hers. “Did my brother upset you?”

Vanessa turned away, dabbing at her eyes. “It’s nothing—I don’t want you to get upset on my behalf.”

“So it is my brother?” Serena’s worry turned to anger. “You’re the only person I’d ever accept as my future sister-in-law. If he’s hurt you, I won’t stand for it.”

Vanessa shook her head. “It’s not about your brother.”

Serena frowned. If it wasn’t Ian, then who? Suddenly a thought struck her.

“Was it Eleanor?” she blurted out.

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