Chapter 306

Eleanor could no longer hold back. Her gaze was locked on the man across from her, her eyes wide with a mix of emotions. Beneath her composed exterior, a complex and deep intensity flickered. This man... Why hadn’t she ever noticed how eloquent Robert was? Every word, every glance, seemed to strike her heart like a hammer. "You..." Eleanor’s voice faltered as she looked at Robert, her eyes blazing with unspoken thoughts. She didn’t even know what to say. "No need for words. Just eat more." Robert’s voice was steady, his gaze soft yet commanding. He leaned in slightly, spooning more food onto her plate, unable to hide the warmth in his eyes. Before she knew it, almost all the food had disappeared—eaten by her, while Robert was preoccupied with making sure she was well-fed. After dinner, Eleanor made her way toward the living room alone, intent on walking off the fullness. She felt like she might burst. That Robert... constantly piling food onto my plate... At least two-thirds of the mea