No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1174

Serena really wanted to go back to calling her sis, but she was worried it would upset Eleanor, so she didn't dare.

Serena knelt down and gently explained to Evelyn, "Even though your mom and my brother are separated now, she's still very dear to me in my heart, so calling her Ellie is just the same."

Evelyn nodded, seeming to understand. "Oh, I see!"

Eleanor gave Serena a grateful look. Over the past six months, Serena had truly changed. She was no longer the spoiled, willful young lady she once was, but had learned to be considerate and respectful.

Just then, Evelyn remembered something and pulled Eleanor's hand. "Mommy, come and see! Auntie gave me a guitar, and she's going to teach me how to play."

Eleanor was surprised; she hadn't known Serena could play an instrument.

Serena followed them into the study, where a delicate, small classical guitar sat, clearly custom-made for a child.

"I also studied music abroad, so teaching a child to play the guitar is no problem," Serena explained, a little embarrassed. "Evelyn is interested in music, so besides the piano, she can explore other instruments."

"Auntie, did the cut on your finger from last time leave a scar?" Evelyn asked, turning to Serena.

Eleanor looked over in surprise as well. Serena smiled. "It did, but it's not very noticeable now. But I'm sure it must have scared you that day!"

Evelyn, who still remembered, nodded. "Yeah, you were bleeding so much! It was really scary."

Noticing Eleanor's gaze, Serena explained, "It was three years ago, the first time I came back to the country and tried to teach Evelyn guitar. The string accidentally cut a deep gash in my finger, and Evelyn was terrified."

For Serena, these small, everyday acts were a form of redemption for her past self. Eleanor had saved both her and her mother, and although she hadn't asked for a word of thanks, they knew and would remember the debt they owed.

"My brother is leaving for the Sun Valley conference next Monday. I'll pick up and drop off Evelyn for him, so you can focus on your work without worry," Serena said.

Eleanor nodded. "Thank you."

"Don't mention it." Serena waved goodbye and left.

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Eleanor's weekend was also booked. At 3:30 on Sunday afternoon, inside the sterile laboratory, Ryan had already administered an anesthetic to a research monkey. The calculated dose was just enough to allow them to collect experimental data without harming the subject.