Chapter 327

Eleanor stood still, staring at Robert’s retreating figure. Just then— Her phone rang. The loud ringtone echoed through the empty dining room, grating against the silence. At first, she didn’t answer. She hesitated, then slowly pulled the phone from her pocket. Jack Anderson’s number flashed on the screen. Jack Anderson... Her uncle. In truth, she hadn’t seen her uncles in a while. All three were busy men, constantly traveling around the world. They hardly ever found time to gather, so most of their conversations were brief phone calls. Of course, Eleanor hadn’t told them about the recent events in her life. If she had, knowing their protective nature, they would have dropped everything and rushed to her side. Today, it seemed like Jack was calling to check on her. Eleanor stared at the phone before finally pressing the answer key. “Eleanor.” Her uncle’s deep, resonant voice came through the line, carrying a pleasant magnetism. “Uncle,” Eleanor responded, almost automatically. Sensing