No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1095

After putting down her phone, Eleanor tried to be understanding of Mansfield's work, but his sudden departure still felt jarring.

She got up and walked to the window, gazing up at the sky. For some reason, her heart felt tight.

He was still injured.

Meanwhile, on a military aircraft flying from Ashford City toward the horizon, Mansfield took one last look at the photo on his phone. He then powered it off, heading into a battle with an uncertain outcome.

At 4:30, Eleanor shut down her computer and left to pick up her daughter from school. As she arrived at the school gates, she saw a black Maybach already waiting there.

Ian saw her too. He got out of the car, dressed in a dark gray suit that made his graying hair even more conspicuous.

"You're here," Ian said, walking over to her. He looked at her face, thinking that sometimes, not knowing the truth was a form of protection.

"I'm taking Evelyn hiking this weekend. Want to come?" Ian invited.

It had indeed been a while since Eleanor had taken her daughter outdoors. With Mansfield away on a mission and unlikely to return to Ashford City anytime soon, she could certainly make more time for her daughter.

"Okay," Eleanor agreed. Spring was the perfect season for an outing.

Just then, the school gates opened, and Ian went in first to get their daughter. When he came out holding her hand, Eleanor greeted them with a smile. "Evelyn, Mommy's here to pick you up."

Eleanor had originally planned to tell her daughter about having dinner with Mansfield today, but now, it seemed she wouldn't have to.

Evelyn rode home in Eleanor's car, with Ian's car following behind. He didn't leave until he had seen them safely to their doorstep.

Evelyn didn't make a fuss. She was becoming more independent now, not as clingy as she had been when she was three or four.

"Every mission has its dangers," Garth replied.

Eleanor's heart suddenly clenched. "But he will come back safely, right?"

Garth chuckled softly on the other end. "I believe he will come back safely."

After the call ended, Eleanor let out a soft sigh. She opened Mansfield's message again, read it one more time, then took a deep breath and dialed his number.

"The number you have dialed is currently out of service. Please try again later..."

The AI female voice made Eleanor's heart sink. Was he really just on a military exercise? Why would his phone be completely out of service? Something felt off.

Eleanor stood on the balcony, clutching her phone. The spring evening breeze suddenly carried a chill, making her feel a little fragile.