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

he was gone

of water trickling in the bathroom remained.

reflected on the frosted

soon as he finished, never staying until she woke up. What

different this time?

she sat up in bed, silently waiting for the man to appear. After a few minutes, the sound of water ceased, and he emerged

from his hair onto his

deep, indifferent eyes conveyed a sense of detachment. He looked good, yet the chilly aura surrounding him made people

was awake, Bernard glanced at her with a cold stare. “You don’t need to come

by his words.

document. “This contract is terminated ahead

realized the truth: Bernard was ending their relationship.

he didn’t leave

Five

he was reluctant to part, but because

this day would come eventually. But she never

there was just

looked up at

year left, can’t you wait for a longer

according to the doctor. She

devoid of any hesitation, as if he were disposing

prédicament in the

ཅ འག གན

heart.

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 a while now. I’m glad the contract is ending