Chapter 1179

Eleanor was a bit surprised. She hadn’t ordered anything yet. Who could have ordered for her?

The nurse set up a meal tray over her bed and placed a nourishing fish chowder on it, along with three refreshing side dishes. At the same time, there was also one of the hospital’s own nutritional meals.

“This is ” Eleanor looked at the nurse. “Who ordered this for me p>

The nurse smiled and explained, “The cafeteria meal was ordered for you by Mr. Young. This fish chowder was delivered from outside. I just brought them both up for you p>

A mix of complicated feelings churned within Eleanor. The name on the container was from the same place she used to frequent. After the nurse left, Eleanor picked up her spoon and hesitated. The familiar aroma filled the air. She took a small bite— it tasted just as she remembered.

But her feelings were completely different now.

Eleanor picked up her phone and scrolled through her last messages with Mansfield. By her count, it had been thirty-eight days since she’d last heard from him.

A sudden pain shot through her wound, and she gritted her teeth until it passed. She looked out the window at the night sky. Another summer was approaching.

But when would he come back?

Eleanor typed out a message asking how he was but hesitated for a long time before sending it. She didn’t know what he was doing now if he was on a mission or in a life-or-death struggle with an enemy. On the battlefield, any single factor could change the outcome.

Eleanor swallowed hard and ultimately deleted the message.

After finishing her dinner, Eleanor called and spoke with her daughter, telling her she was on a business trip, which Evelyn completely believed. Later, Gwenda brought her laptop and stayed to chat for a while before leaving.

Eleanor had napped in the afternoon, so she wasn’t sleepy. She opened her computer and got to work. Ryan and Callie had managed to complete the experiment that afternoon and had collected the data she needed.

The next morning, as Eleanor was taking her medication, a message from Ellington arrived. “Ms. Sutton, I’ve boarded the plane with Mr. Goodwin p>

“Okay, have a safe trip,” Eleanor replied.

“Remember to take your medicine on time,” came a message from lan shortly after.

Eleanor frowned, scoffing inwardly. She wasn’t a three-year-old; she didn’t need such reminders.

Besides, she would never risk her own life. Her life wasn’t just her own-it was tied to her daughter’s future.

Her heart suddenly clenched. This realization brought a pang of guilt.

In her heart, her daughter always came first.

Was she a bad girlfriend?

As she thought about it, her chest tightened. Mansfield’s handsome, vibrant face appeared in her mind He had told her that Evelyn would always be the most important person in her life that he wasn’t trying to replace her but wanted to protect her alongside him.

It was this understanding that filled Eleanor with guilt. Mansfield deserved

better this thought l

always been in the back of her mind.

Eleanor sighed and got up to walk around Just then, Gwenda arrived with a fruit basket Eleanor are you feeling unwell anywhere p>

“I’m fine, really p>

Gavin also walked over. “Miss Sutton, is there anything you need p>

Eleanor shook her head. “No, thanks. I’m just stretching my legs p>

Just then, Gavin’s phone rang. He glanced at it and saw it was Vanessa calling.