Chapter 312

The next morning, Eleanor carried her needles and headed to the hospital alone.

Norwood's face lit up immediately he saw her. "Eleanor, what are you doing here?"

Eleanor set the gift bag she had brought on the table and studied him. "Norwood, what's going on with you?"

Norwood brushed aside talk of Colson's foolishness and shrugged. "Nothing serious. Just old age catching up with me."

Eleanor gave him a quiet look. "Let me check you."

Norwood was aware of her gift in medicine. She had eased his, pain before, so he chuckled and nodded."Alright, then. Do your thing."

Eleanor opened her kit without hesitation.

Her hands moved swiftly, placing the needles with steady precision.

Soon, warmth spread from each point, flowing through his body.

The tightness in his chest lifted, vanishing like smoke in the wind.

Norwood felt like a new man:

He recalled someone once mentioned that Eleanor might be the Soul Surgeon.

He hadn't believed it then.

But now, feeling the change in hisbody, he knew her skill was no ordinary thing.

He realized he had almost made a grave mistake-treating a rare treasure like it was nothing special.

He caught the shadow in Eleanor's eyes, his sharp instincts kicking in. "Don't let that fool Nolan get to you.

If he's upset you, scold him or kick his ass. Don't hold back."

Eleanor paused, her hands still as she packed her needles. She lowered her gaze, hiding the storm in her eyes. "I've been busy lately. I don't have time for relationship troubles."

Norwood's years of wisdom told him the truth-she was shutting her heart.

And who could blame her?

He didn't push; he only played along. "That's the way to go. Focus on yourself. When Nolan finally realizes what he's done, you can decide whether he deserves another chance. That'll teach him."

Eleanor gave no answer. She simply packed her needles, slipped them back into her bag, and said softly,"Take care of yourself and rest well."

She cleaned up, then rose to leave. "I still have things to do, so I'll get going."

Norwood watched her walk away with a long sigh.

His foolish grandson was about to lose her for good.

At the hospital lobby, Eleanor spotted Nolan and Fannieheading her way.

Without slowing, she kept her eyes forward, blending into the crowd until she slipped out the doors.

Nolan and Fannie stepped into the elevator.

As the doors slid shut, Fannie frowned at the passing crowd. "Nolan, I think I just saw Eleanor."

Nolan instinctively looked out, but she was already gone. He shook his head. "You must've been mistaken.If she were here, she would've greeted me."

Fannie clicked her tongue.

To her, Nolan was as self-absorbed as ever.

After visiting his grandfather, Nolan went back to the villa in Regal Heights. He called Erick. "Clear my schedule for the next two day/s. I'll be spending them with Eleanor."

Erick nearly groaned but replied at once, "Yes,boss."

Not far away, Elora overheard. She slipped into her room and quickly sent a message to Ady.

His reply came almost immediately. "Do whatever you can to ruin it."

Elora bit her lip and typed back, "Will do."

She set her phone down with a quiet thought. "Sory, Nolan. What we have matters, but protecting mylife matters more."