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.

outside, and his assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get

crossroads, while waiting for the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the

Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled yet still beautiful appearance.

past her without stopping, unwilling to offer her a ride.

hesitation, he instructed his assistant to drive over to her location.

face from the rain with her hand and faintly perceived a

umbrella covered her head, she stood there in astonishment, slowly raising her eyes to meet his

daze, it seemed like she had

was standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby to buy her for

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

coat, emanating an air of pride and indifference, approached

pouring rain, blocking the onslaught of wind and water, she

effort, she crawled towards him in the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him to buy her for a night.

devoid of disdain or mockery in his eyes, and simply asked in

face flushed, and she nodded in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man extended his slender

towards her.

her hand in his broad palm, it felt as if

in the car, and

door, and his gentle voice mixed

came to her senses, noticing that the man in

in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections with the Laurence family.

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