Chapter 1456

Eleanor knew he had just showered and wouldn't be ready right away. "I'll go down first," she said directly.

Watching the woman hurry away, a faint smile touched lan's lips, a glint of amusement in his eyes.

When Eleanor reached the first-floor lobby, she saw Gavin holding his laptop. He waved at her. "Good morning, Ms. Sutton."

"Good morning," Eleanor replied with a smile before heading toward the beach.

Around ten o'clock, lan finally appeared on the beach, having changed into a light gray tracksuit. A subtle, almost imperceptible smile played on his lips, indicating he was in a good mood.

"Daddy!" Evelyn flew over to him like a little bird.

lan swept her up in his arms, lifted her high, and spun her around, her giggles carrying far on the breeze.

Sitting under a large beach umbrella, Eleanor couldn't help but smile as she listened to her daughter's laughter.

After a while, Evelyn ran off to collect seashells, and lan sat down beside Eleanor. The sun, the sand, the waves, the sound of a child's laughter.

Everything was perfect.

But vacations always end too quickly. Two days later, lan arranged for their return trip.

On their last night, Serena coaxed Evelyn into sleeping with her. Evelyn was very cooperative and went to her room early.

Eleanor had work to do anyway. Callie had sent over their latest data research, and Eleanor was writing an analysis report for them.

Serena hoped that on this final night, her brother would take the initiative to talk with Eleanor, taking advantage of her good mood from the vacation to resolve more of the issues between them.

lan, who had just finished a work call, received a message from his sister. He glanced at the time; it was already ten o'clock.

[Bro, I'll take care of Evelyn. Why don't you ask Ellie to take a walk on the beach and enjoy the moon?]

Serena sent another message.

lan replied with a sense of helplessness, [Stop messing around.]

Evelyn was already sound asleep next to Serena, who sent a slightly crestfallen reply, [I'm just trying to create an opportunity for you two. You have to take it!]

Of course, lan knew the purpose of his sister's trip was to try and get them back together.

[Serena, get some rest. I have our situation under control,] lan typed back.

Serena looked at her brother's message, feeling a little frustrated. Her brother really had no experience when it came to pursuing women.

Ellie was already a difficult person to win over. If he didn't take the initiative, when would they ever get remarried?

Wasn't this the perfect time to plan a romantic, moonlit walk on the beach?

lan stood up and walked out onto the balcony. His sister's prodding wasn't without effect; he had the same idea, but...

lan picked up his phone and, after a moment's hesitation, sent a message to Eleanor: [Are you done with work?]

[Just finished. What's up?] Eleanor replied.

lan took a quiet breath and extended an invitation. [Feel like going for a walk?]

[No, I'm tired.] As expected, Eleanor refused.

lan wasn't surprised. He smiled faintly and replied, [Goodnight.]

[Goodnight,] Eleanor messaged back.

At that moment, Eleanor was also on her balcony, enjoying the night breeze. The moonlight was beautiful, casting a layer of shattered silver. across the sea's surface. Suddenly, Eleanor witnessed a magicab phenomenon on the water

It was the glowing waves, like a swarm of blue sprites.

A glow emitted by a type of marine organism.

Eleanor's eyes lit up. It was the first time she had ever seen such a natural wonder,

and she had stumbled upon it.

Under the moon, the glowing waves

were mysterious and alluring.

I.ne

Eleanor was suddenly overcome

with the urge to go down to the

Shore and see it up close

After all, it would be a huge regret not to witness such a rare spectacle in person.

But Eleanor didn't dare go alone. She

picked up her phone and sent a

message to lan you said you wanted to go for a walk earlier Are you still up for it?]

U?

lan was about to get in the shower when he heard the notification. He quickly walked over and picked up his phone, his heart instantly beating faster.

Was Eleanor inviting him out?