Chapter 347

Eleanor knew she should say something, yet the words tangled in her throat. On the other end of the line, Robert seemed to sense her hesitation, gently breaking the silence. "You've worked hard today. Rest well and don’t overthink things," he said, his voice calm and reassuring. The quiet strength in his tone almost made her forget her uncertainties. She didn’t reply, only nodded into the phone, even though he couldn’t see it. As the call ended, Eleanor remained still, staring at her phone. Her fingers lingered on the screen, even though her face was composed, her eyes held a quiet depth. Somewhere, buried beneath her resolve, she felt an urge to tell him she was thinking of him too—an impulse she quickly dismissed. She tucked the phone away, shaking off the thought. --- The World Cup journey wasn’t over yet. KG’s victory over LCG had only paved the way to the showdown. Eleanor, alongside her teammates, plunged into relentless practice, preparing for what lay ahead. Despite receiving c