No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 879

Eleanor frowned in thought. What was Ian playing at? Was he worried her presence would upset Vanessa in some way, and that's why he wanted her to stay away?

"Miss Sutton, Miss Shannon is, after all, the only viable donor in the world," Dr. Smith explained. "Mr. Goodwin is concerned your presence might make her feel… uneasy."

Eleanor understood instantly. Vanessa was still giving Ian a hard time. He was worried that having his ex-wife conduct experiments on her would provoke Vanessa into refusing to cooperate. To keep her calm, Ian was being exceptionally considerate.

"Fine," Eleanor said coolly. "I'll stay out of sight."

Dr. Smith let out a sigh of relief. "Of course, I would prefer you to be involved every step of the way, but as long as it doesn't impede our progress, we can make this temporary arrangement."

"I understand," Eleanor nodded. She knew Vanessa's type all too well. She'd had Ian wrapped around her finger for ten years; she was clearly very skilled at getting what she wanted. For Evelyn's future, Eleanor was willing to compromise her own feelings and principles. "I will cooperate. Just let me know in advance when I need to make myself scarce."

"Thank you for your understanding," Dr. Smith said, then added, "I hear you and Dr. Windsor are on very good terms. I've invited him for an academic exchange this Wednesday. Perhaps you'd like to join us?"

Eleanor smiled. "Of course, I'll be there."

Serena arrived home at six in the evening and saw her brother's car, knowing he was back. "Grandma, where's my brother?" she asked as she walked in.

"Where else? Busy in his study," Magdalen replied from the sofa, absorbed in the evening news, a daily ritual of hers.

Serena hurried upstairs, pushed open the door to Ian's study, and closed it behind her. "Brother," she began urgently, "who is this donor? When will she agree to cooperate with the experiment?"

Ian, who was responding to emails, looked up with a frown. "Who told you that?"

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