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No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 1567

A short while later, Magdalen stirred awake. Seeing her grandchildren and Eleanor gathered around her bed, she forced a weak, comforting smile. "You're all here. I'm fine. I'm just getting old... and a bit useless."

"Grandma..." Serena knelt by the bed, grasping the frail hand, and was the first to break down sobbing.

Eleanor's eyes welled with tears.

Ian sat on the edge of the bed and wrapped his large hands around his grandmother's thin fingers. His voice was thick with emotion. "Grandma, just listen to the doctors. You're going to be okay."

"Silly boy. Life and death are just the natural order of things." Amazingly, it was Magdalen who offered the comfort. She turned her gaze toward Eleanor and Gina. "Now, enough with the long faces. I haven't crossed the finish line just yet!"

Yet, her profound acceptance only made the moment infinitely more heartbreaking.

"Magdalen, the doctor said you just need to rest and recover. You'll be discharged soon," Eleanor stepped forward, her voice incredibly soft.

"Alright, I'll listen to you." Magdalen nodded slowly. Her eyes shifted back and forth between Ian and Eleanor. "I'm an old woman now. My only remaining worry in this world... is you two."

Ian looked up at Eleanor, and she met his gaze. For a fleeting second, an unspoken understanding passed between them.

Ian whispered, "Grandma, please don't worry about us. Focus on getting better."

Magdalen turned back to Eleanor, weakly patting her hand. "Ellie, you need someone by your side. Evelyn is still so young. Even if... even if you and Ian don't find your way back to each other, the Goodwins will always be your family. They will always be your rock."

Listening to the heartfelt plea, Eleanor felt a massive lump form in her throat, nearly choking her. She nodded gently. "I know, Magdalen. I'll listen to you."

Ian lifted his gaze to her again, a brilliant, turbulent light flickering in his eyes.

"Good. Good. Then my heart is at peace." Magdalen's smile was steeped in exhaustion, but radiated absolute relief.

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