He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 199

All of Juniper's childhood misery had been cushioned by Eleanor's unwavering gentleness. Back then, Juniper couldn't stand Nelson, but her love for Eleanor was absolute.

Eleanor paused, her shoulders dropping in a heavy sigh. "It's out of her hands. That poor girl's parents are a total mess, and hardly anyone has ever treated her right. Nelson, please stop bullying her. Just be a good friend to June, and let's go back to how things used to be."

Nelson lowered his eyes, staring blankly at the complex code on his laptop screen.

He didn't say a word.

Eleanor had no idea what was going through his head. She simply instructed the staff to bring a bowl of mushroom soup up to his room.

Nelson hadn't eaten a single thing all day yesterday, and his stomach had been burning with agonizing cramps since they arrived in Metropolis at midnight. It was a twisted form of self-punishment—he simply refused to eat.

But the moment the soup was placed in front of him, he quietly picked up a spoon and finished every last drop.

Eleanor usually had no appetite, but that morning, she ate three entire bowls before calling Juniper.

"June, you didn't catch a cold, did you? You absolutely terrified me. Why on earth would you suddenly run off to Oakley? You didn't slip and fall, did you? I remember you getting lost on that mountain years ago, and Nelson had to drag you back. Please don't worry me like this."

Juniper sneezed loudly and quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe her nose. "I'm fine, Eleanor. It's just a mild cold. I already took some medicine, and I'm sweating it out in bed right now. I feel much better."

Eleanor was so deeply touched she didn't know what to say. It was a rare thing at her age to be moved by such pure, unadulterated sincerity.

She let out a soft sigh. "I've entrusted Walter Lane's matters to Nelson. He's sorting everything out right now, so don't you worry about it."

"Okay, I know."

Since Eleanor's health was so fragile, Juniper deliberately kept the conversation light to prevent causing her any extra stress.

After exchanging a few more warm words, they ended the call.

Juniper downed the rest of her cold medicine, letting out another sneeze as an itchy sensation tickled her nose.

She pulled the blankets tighter around herself, but the doorbell suddenly rang. She quickly threw off the covers to answer it.

Juno Yates was standing outside. Juniper hadn't been to the studio in days, but thanks to the new sales strategy she had pitched, their inventory was still pulling in massive traffic. Seeing Juno at her door meant something had gone horribly wrong.

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