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

sound of water trickling in the bathroom

figure reflected on the frosted glass.

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

different this time?

in bed, silently waiting for the man to appear.

a towel. Water droplets fell from his hair onto his skin; tracing a path down his well–defined abs, exuding a dangerously enticing

was chiseled and attractive, but his deep, indifferent eyes conveyed a sense of detachment. He looked

at her with a cold

paused, perplexed by

her, Bernard handed her a document. “This contract

Eleanor finally realized the truth: Bernard

didn’t leave

Five

because he was reluctant to part, but because he wanted to

knew this day would come eventually. But she never thought

no reason, there was just a simple notification.

the pain in her heart, Eleanor looked up at Bernard as he changed into

a year left, can’t you wait for a

left to live, according to the doctor. She

remained silent, his eyes cold and devoid of any hesitation, as if he were

her prédicament in the

ཨ ཁ ཡ ཅ

unable to capture his heart. It was time for

joking.” she said. Then, she added, “Actually, I’ve been wanting to leave you for