Chapter 413

Samuel froze momentarily, caught off guard by Eleanor's unexpected willingness to go through with the divorce. It didn’t align with his assumptions. In his mind, a woman so fiercely determined to save Robert’s life must surely harbor deep feelings for him. Yet here she was, calmly agreeing to sever their marital bond. This left Samuel in an uncharacteristic silence. Eleanor’s lips curved into a faint, enigmatic smile as she studied his expression. "What’s the matter? Having second thoughts?" she asked, her tone light yet laced with provocation. Samuel narrowed his eyes, snapping out of his stupor. "Regret? Hardly. I’m just wondering if you’ll regret it," he countered, his voice sharp. "Not at all," Eleanor replied smoothly, her smile deepening. "It’s settled, then. I’ll divorce Robert, and you’ll provide the Three Cold Water." Samuel pressed his lips into a thin line, his eyes stormy and unreadable. Though he agreed aloud, he couldn’t shake the nagging suspicion that Eleanor’s apparent