No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 790

Gavin gripped his phone, fully aware of the uncharacteristic silence on the other end of the line. Mr. Goodwin, usually so decisive and commanding, didn’t utter a single instruction this time.

“Mr. Goodwin, do you need me to—” Gavin ventured, treading carefully.

“That won’t be necessary.” Ian’s voice was as calm as ever. “Let Henry stay with her. You come back.”

The call ended abruptly. Gavin stood there for a moment, processing the change. In the past, whenever Miss Shannon felt unwell, Mr. Goodwin would always be the first to check on her personally.

But then again, Henry and Miss Shannon had been friends for years. Mr. Goodwin must know that.

In the hospital room, Henry watched as Vanessa picked at her food, barely eating. She seemed to have no appetite at all.

“Is it the food? Would you like me to have something else brought up?” Henry asked, concern in his voice.

“No, it’s not that. I just don’t feel like eating.” Vanessa set her fork down, deciding she was done.

“You really need your strength right now. Try to eat a little more,” Henry urged, frowning.

Vanessa managed a small smile. “Thank you, Henry. Just having you here makes me feel better.”

Noticing the bowl of fruit on the table, Henry stood up. “Let me wash some fruit for you.”

“Henry, you don’t need to fuss over me.” Vanessa reached out, gently tugging his sleeve.

Henry froze, breath caught. With her bare face, she looked as delicate as a white blossom—impossible to refuse.

“All right. If you want anything later, just ask,” he conceded, no longer pressing her.

Vanessa lay back down, clearly exhausted. While she drifted off, Henry quietly tidied up the room and kept watch by her bedside. When her manager, Laverne, came by, Henry sent them away.

Tonight, he would be the one to look after Vanessa.

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