Chapter 294

When Nolan stepped into the villa, he found his personal doctor already waiting.

This visit, the physician carried an array of medical equipment.

After performing a detailed examination on Elora, the man hesitated, his solemn face betraying the weight of his findings.

Fannie's voice trembled with worry as she asked,"Please, just tell us! What's happening to Elora?"

The doctor clenched his jaw and replied, "She's been neglecting proper meals for too long, leaving her physically frail. On top of that, prolonged mistreatment has taken a toll on her mind. She requires balanced nutrition and emotional care.Otherwise-"

His unfinished words hung in the air, but both Nolan and Fannie instantly grasped the meaning.

In plain truth, Elora was struggling with depression brought on by her abusive ex. If nothing changed, she might share Reyna's tragic fate of ending her own life.

Nolan, shaken by the thought, slammed his hand against the wall, anger burning inside him. "Damn it!"

At that moment, Elora opened her eyes

Her gaze flickered with confusion. "Nolan, didn't you go? You should leave. Don't keep your fiancée waiting I'll manage."

Remembering the physician's warning, Nolan softened his voice. "Elora, I'm fine. I'll stay here with you today."

He couldn't endure the thought of losing another person close to him to depression.

Fannie quickly added in a soothing tone, "Elora, relax.Eleanor is a kind person. You'll understand once you meet her. Just stay here peacefully and stop worrying."

Although she seemed uncertain, Elora eventually nodded.

She exhaled gently with resignation. "Alright, I'll do as you say."

Meanwhile,Eleanor knew nothing of this. After she read Nolan's message, the brief spark of joy in her heart dimmed. Still,she chose to understand.

Nolan managed the Stewart Group, a massive corporation, so constant busyness was inevitable.

Yet disappointment continued gnawing inside her.

Descending the staircase,Hilda noticed Eleanor hadn't gone out and frowned in surprise. "Sweetie, weren't you planning some fun? Why are you still here?"

Eleanor forced a casual smile. "Nolan had an urgent matter, so our outing's off."

She truly didn't take it to heart.

But in the following days, Nolan's actions turned strange.

It felt like he had vanished completely from her world.

Other than brief morning and night texts, he sent nothing-no extra greetings, not even one call.

The distance between them felt as though they had become strangers again.

Eleanor wasn't prone to suspicion, yet unease coiled tighter in her chest eachday.

What occupied him so much? Should she go to Regal Heights?

Before she could act, her phone buzzed with Lillian's call.

"Eleanor! I've been dumped!" Lillian cried.

The shrill wailing was so intense that Eleanor pulled the phone away from her ear.

She hadn't even heard of Lillian dating anyone.

Was it yet another fleeting crush on some guy younger than her?

Pondering that, she asked, "Lillian, who exactly dumped you?"

Through sobs, Lillian barely managed to breathe."Fraser's going on a blind date! How could he do this?"

Eleanor rubbed her aching temples, realizing once again how oddly Lillian's mind worked.

A one-sided obsession with no actual progress had somehow turned into heartbreak.

While Eleanor reflected, an unfamiliar male voice entered the call politely. "Hello, are you her friend?She's drunk. Could you come take her home?"

Eleanor let out a sigh. She couldn't possibly leave her closest friend stranded in the street.

After receiving the location, she hailed a cab and set out.

Inside the restaurant, Lillian was sprawled across the table, empty bottles scattered around, mumbling curses at Fraser.

Eleanor paid the bill, then struggled to lift her drunken friend toward the door.

As they reached the entrance, two figures appeared before them.

The tall man standing there was Nolan, the very person she had waited for days.

At his side, a woman in a white dress clung tightly to his arm, leaning against him with a sweet smile as she whispered.