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.

and his assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get in the car.

a crossroads, while waiting for the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain, clad only in a dress, desperately attempting to hail

and the rain–soaked fabric clung to her body. Her long hair was drenched and

taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling to

brief moment of hesitation, he instructed his assistant to drive over

hand and faintly perceived a man approaching her, holding an

she stood there in astonishment, slowly

seemed like she had gone back

that day. She was standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby to buy her

teasing her, mocking her. None

black coat, emanating an air of pride

umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, blocking the onslaught of wind

onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him to buy

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

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

towards her.

placed her hand in his broad palm, it felt as if their fates had become irrevocably intertwined.

and I’ll take you home.”

gentle voice mixed with

came to her senses, noticing that the man in front of her was Cedric, Bernard’s cousin.

with Bernard, so in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections with the

she couldn’t get a taxi, and nearby stores that could serve as shelters were