The next morning, Eleanor awoke refreshed after a good night's sleep, the scent of spring thick in the air.
She was dressed in a soft white blouse and a form-fitting skirt, her hair styled in a gentle low bun with a few stray strands framing her delicate features. She looked like a magnolia blossom, exuding a subtle, captivating fragrance.
Today, Evelyn wanted her mother to take her to school, and Eleanor had agreed. As she led her daughter out the door, she wasn't surprised to see the man leaning against the wall.
He wore a simple black shirt and matching trousers, which made his gray-white hair seem even colder.
"Morning," Ian said, straightening up, his voice a little hoarse.
Evelyn chirped happily and ran to hug his arm. "Daddy, Mommy's taking me to school today!"
Eleanor looked into Ian's eyes. He seemed alert, but they were heavily bloodshot, a clear sign of a sleepless night.
"I'll take Evelyn to school. You should go home and rest," Eleanor told him.
"I'll come with you," Ian said suddenly.
Evelyn's eyes lit up. "Yay! I want Mommy and Daddy to take me together."
Eleanor was taken aback. Ian looked over at her. "I don't feel right about you going alone."
His words were a reminder of the recent kidnapping.
"Alright," Eleanor nodded, not refusing.
Downstairs, Lanny drove while Eleanor sat in the back with her daughter and Ian took the passenger seat. Ten minutes later, they arrived at the kindergarten. Ian turned to Eleanor. "I'll walk her in."
Eleanor waved to her daughter. "See you this afternoon."
"Bye, Mommy," Evelyn said as she got out of the car. Escorted by her father, she reached the kindergarten gate, waved, and went inside.
After dropping off his daughter, Ian returned to the car, choosing to sit in the back this time. The car fell silent.
"I know," Ian replied.
Eleanor got into her own car. A moment later, the elegant Bentley drove out of the garage. As soon as her car left, a military-green SUV immediately followed.
Shortly after, Lanny's phone rang. He answered it. "Hello?"
"Boss, a military-green SUV is following Miss Sutton's car. It looks like a military vehicle."
Lanny reported to Ian in the back seat, "Mr. Goodwin, Miss Sutton's car is being followed by a military-green SUV. Should our men still follow?"
Ian's eyes narrowed. A military vehicle?
Had Mansfield also assigned people to protect Eleanor?
"Have them keep their distance, but don't let her car out of their sight," Ian instructed, closing his eyes.

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