Chapter 167
Eleanor felt her heart sink. So lan was planning to travel abroad with both of them?
In the photo, Vanessa was all smiles, radiating the carefree joy of someone about
to go on vacation. There was no trace of the weakness from the day she’d fainted.
Clearly, lan had been taking good care of her these past few days.
If that was the case, he really ought to sign the divorce papers as soon as possible and marry Vanessa, so they could finally be a proper family.
But if lan was leaving the country, he wouldn’t be back for at least a week or two, maybe longer. The divorce would have to wait.
Just then, lan’s message popped up on her phone:
“I’ll be out of the country for a while. We’ll discuss the divorce when I’m back p>
Eleanor let out a cold, silent laugh.
“Fine. Just handle it as soon as you’re back,” she replied.
The next day, Joslyn moved in with her daughter and their golden retriever, Princess. Eleanor and Evelyn spent a happy week together in their cozy little apartment. Joel dropped by to visit, bringing several thoughtful gifts for Evelyn.
When he heard about her plans for divorce, Joel’s eyes grew more serious. “Any idea when the paperwork will go through p>
“No clue,” Eleanor said, wrapping her hands around her mug. “Ian’s out of the country. We have to wait for him to come back p>
“If there’s anything I can do, just say the word,” Joel offered, then added with a smile, “I’m pretty good with kids, you know p>
Eleanor smiled, a touch of mischief in her eyes. “Alright! Don’t be surprised if I take you up on that offer when I need help with Evelyn p>
“Anytime,” Joel replied, adjusting his glasses, his eyes sparkling with warmth.
At lan’s villa, a white Ferrari pulled up in the driveway. Serena stepped out, carrying a couple of gift bags, and walked up to the front door. She knocked, but no one answered.
“What’s going on? Did Eleanor take Evelyn out?” she muttered, pulling out her phone and dialing Eleanor’s number.
“Hello p>
“Sis, why aren’t you home?” Serena asked.
“I moved out. Did you need something p>
“You moved out? You and my brother are living apart?” Serena’s mind raced, trying to piece things together.
“That’s right. Ian and I are getting a divorce. We’re living separately now,” Eleanor said, matter-of-fact.
“What? You’re getting divorced?” Serena was stunned. She’d been hoping for this day, but it still caught her off guard.
“Was there something you needed?” Eleanor’s voice brought her back to the present.
“Oh, it’s nothing. I just bought a couple of gifts for Evelyn p>
“You can give them to her another time p>
“Alright, next time then!” Serena could barely contain her excitement as she hung
up. She let out a gleeful little laugh and immediately dialed Vanessa.
“Hey, Serena,” Vanessa answered.
“Vanessa, I bet you’ve already heard the news p>
“Heard what p>
“My brother and Eleanor are finally getting a divorce! Didn’t he tell you p>
“Who told you that?” Vanessa sounded just as shocked.
“Eleanor herself. They’re already living apart,” Serena reported enthusiastically. “Once the divorce is final, you’ll be my new sister-in-law p>
“Well, that won’t happen until it’s official p>
“My brother doesn’t love her, and she’s willing to let go. He’s been waiting for this! Just wait and see-give it a month, and they’ll be done p>
“Have you seen Xavier lately?” Vanessa asked, changing the subject.
“Not really. I haven’t had much chance-he’s always so busy.” Serena sighed.
“Mrs. Juliette Grayson’s charity foundation just named Xavier as a major shareholder. Do you want to work there? It’d give you more opportunities to see him p>
“Alright, I’ll apply,” Serena agreed without hesitation. For love, she was willing to swallow her pride and take the job.