A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 21

Bernard’s already cold and distant countenance grew even colder, with a hint of frost in his eyes and furrowed brows.

Setting down his wine glass, he raised his icy gaze and directed it towards Cedric. “What are your thoughts?”

Cedric ventured to make a bold assumption. “I believe you might have some feelings for her, albeit small. Otherwise, why would you react so strongly and pour wine on her when Josef mentioned his involvement with her?”

Bernard snorted dismissively. “She got involved with Josef immediately after our breakup. I couldn’t accept it in the moment, so I wanted to teach her a lesson. Does that imply I have feelings for her?”

As he spoke, the chill in his eyes dissipated, leaving behind only cold indifference. It seemed as though he no longer cared about the person he had just taught a lesson to.

Observing this, Cedric let out a small sigh of relief.

He understood that Bernard had a fastidious nature and couldn’t tolerate his partner being casually involved with someone else. It was

a normal reaction.

Moreover, when Sophie returned to the country, Bernard immediately broke up with Eleanor. It shows that in his heart, Eleanor’s position as a substitute wasn’t important.

Cedric didn’t say anything else, just drank the wine in his glass, stood up, and said, “Well, I’m going back first.”

Bernard didn’t speak, but just nodded indifferently.

Cedric had been used to Bernard’s indifference since he was a child and didn’t mind. He just picked up his coat and left.

for him to get in the

for the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain, clad only in

fabric clung to her body. Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled yet still

taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling

of hesitation, he instructed his assistant to drive over to

and faintly perceived a man approaching

there in astonishment, slowly raising her

seemed like she

heavily that day. She was standing

went in and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking her. None of them were willing to

air of pride and

the pouring rain, blocking

great effort, she crawled towards him in the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs,

or mockery in his eyes, and simply asked in a cold tone, “Are you a

she nodded in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man extended his

towards her.

she placed her hand in his broad palm, it felt as if

car, and I’ll take you

the backseat door, and his gentle voice mixed with

the man in front

in theory, she shouldn’t

phone was out of battery, she couldn’t get a taxi, and nearby stores that could serve