No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1102

"Daddy, look, there's a little rabbit over there," Evelyn suddenly whispered, pointing at the grass.

Ian followed her gaze and saw a wild rabbit nibbling on the grass. He gestured for his daughter to be quiet and gently picked her up, stepping closer.

Nestled in her father's arms, Evelyn quietly watched the rabbit eat until it hopped away. "Daddy, I want to go hiking again next time," she said, still full of excitement.

"Alright. When I have time, I'll bring you hiking again," Ian replied with a warm smile.

They continued toward the summit. The higher they climbed, the steeper the trail became. Eleanor's stamina couldn't keep up with her daughter's, so she and Gavin fell behind while Ian stayed with Evelyn.

"Evelyn has amazing energy!" Gavin remarked.

"Always has been," Eleanor managed between breaths, a proud smile touching her lips. "She's always been like that."

When they finally reached the top, Eleanor was so tired she found a rock and sat down. Evelyn was playing in the grass nearby, with Gavin keeping an eye on her.

Ian walked over to Eleanor. "Tired?" he asked softly.

Eleanor looked at the view of the blue sky and white clouds and shook her head.

But her fair cheeks were flushed with a healthy pink from the exercise, and tiny beads of sweat dotted her forehead. Ian instinctively took the handkerchief he'd used for his daughter from his pocket and gently dabbed at her forehead.

The gesture startled them both.

Eleanor frowned and looked up, her eyes filled with a distinct coldness. "You don't have to. Thanks."

Ian withdrew his hand, his gaze lingering on her face. Her expression was a clear reminder to respect their boundaries and a stark reminder of their current relationship.

"Sorry," Ian said in a low voice, putting the handkerchief back in his pocket.

"Evelyn had a great time today. Thank you for arranging this," Eleanor said, looking out at the distant scenery.

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