The sudden intimacy made Henry’s heart skip a beat.
Hadn't Vanessa always been in love with Ian? She had always maintained a polite, friendly distance from him. This was the first time she had ever initiated such close contact.
Henry swallowed hard. Now that the opportunity he had dreamed of was here, he felt a surge of panic.
"Vanessa, let me hold your hand," he said, gently disengaging his arm and taking her hand instead.
Vanessa looked around and saw that the entire back row was empty. "Let's sit back there," she suggested.
Henry agreed, and he led her to the middle of the row. After they sat down, Vanessa smoothed her hair. In the flickering light from the screen, Henry looked down at her. Sensing his gaze, she turned to face him, their eyes meeting in the darkness.
She blinked slowly. With her perfect makeup and alluring charm, she was everything he had ever wanted. This should have been a dream come true, but instead, Henry felt a knot of anxiety in his stomach.
In his mind, Vanessa belonged to Ian. All her beauty, all her tenderness—it was all meant for Ian. He shouldn't be indulging in it, let alone accepting it.
The thought made him quickly look away, his heart beating erratically. It wasn't just her proximity; it was the panicked feeling of betraying his friend.
"What's wrong? Scared to look at me?" Vanessa leaned in, a playful smile in her voice.
Henry's throat felt dry. "No, it's just… this movie looks really interesting."
"Are you okay?" he asked, patting her arm. "It's just a movie."
Vanessa slowly lifted her head. Looking at his clueless expression, she couldn't help but smile. "Don't you know girls get scared easily?"
Henry managed a weak smile and said nothing.
He couldn't focus on the movie at all. For years, he had wished for Vanessa to get over Ian and turn to him, to let him make her happy.
But now, all he wanted was to wish her well and maintain a safe, friendly distance. It was as if his six-year obsession had suddenly begun to crack.

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The readers' comments on the novel: No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor)
Story not going anywhere....
I love this couple, I hope they get back together!...
Without Vanessa to serve as an antagonist, it’s turned a reasonably story into dead wood. I just can't anymore. After, Vanessa's life went downhill it was the perfect time to wrap up the story....
I dont Understand why he keep Clingy on that Girl Vanessa, this couple has Lack of Trust and communication to each other, Lan Never explain the reason what was goin' on, if i were on Eleanor i will do the same.. your his wife yet people around him Doesnt even know that your the wife 😅😅 fuck that 6 yrs of marriage😆😆 he even the richest man he hire thousand people to look for that vanessa girl but he didnt do it 😆 even giving her a jewelry with Million dollar as a wife its hurt to see this, even when she Nearly drawn at the pool with that Girl vanessa, Lan Save Vanessa over his wife😆😆 That Guy is totally a REDFLAG😆...
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