A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1

Bernard Laurence returned to the country, and as his secret lover, Eleanor Shultz was promptly taken to Rosewood Manor.

As per the agreement, she had to be squeaky clean without a trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him.

She followed his preferences to the letter, washing herself up, then putting on a silky nightgown and heading to the bedroom on the second floor.

The man was sitting in front of his computer dealing with work stuff when she entered. He glanced at her.

“Come here.”

His voice was cold and void of emotion, weighing on Eleanor’s heart like a heavy stone.

He was an aloof man prone to mood swings. Fearing his bad temper, Eleanor quickly walked up to him.

Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his embrace, his long fingers grabbing her chin.

Bending down, he kissed her

ed

lips hard.

Bernard was never one for chit–chat. Making love to her was his only purpose when meeting her.

He may have looked noble, but when it I came to his sexual desire, he wouldn’t let her off easy after being away on business for three months.

As she expected,

She followed the

she woke

was

the sound of water trickling in the bathroom remained.

reflected

the past, he would always leave as soon as

different this time?

for the man to appear. After a few

onto his skin; tracing a path

detachment. He looked good, yet the chilly aura

cold stare.

by

Bernard handed her a document. “This contract is terminated ahead of

Eleanor finally realized the truth: Bernard was ending

he didn’t leave

Five

reluctant to part, but because he

this day would come eventually. But she never thought it

explanation, no reason, there was just a simple notification.

looked up at Bernard as he changed

half a year left,

the doctor. She wanted to stay by his

cold and devoid of any hesitation,

in the face of

ཁ ཡ ཅ འག

years passing, she had been unable to capture his heart. It was time for her to

forced laugh and tried to appear calm and satisfied. “Don’t take it so seriously. I was just joking.” she said. Then, she added, “Actually, I’ve been wanting to leave you for