A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 13

“Alright guys, time to draw lots. If you get the same number, switch seats but make sure you’re not sitting next to each other, okay?”

Norene put the crumpled papers on the table, and people drew lots. Whoever got the same number would form a team automatically.

There were four people playing for the first time, and the others lined up to draw lots. Those who got numbers 1 and 2 would play first.

Eleanor, unfortunately, drew number 2.

She looked up and noticed Bernard had drawn number 1, making them opponents.

Norene, who also got number 1, winked at Eleanor, signaling her intention to teach her a lesson.

“Who’s got the other number 2?”

Cedric hesitated for a moment before opening the paper in his hand.

He smiled at Eleanor, “I’m not very good at card games, so I’ll be relying on you.”

Eleanor gave him a forced smile in response.

grown up in an orphanage, obeying the headmaster. In school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as they said. As a result, she had never played card games before.

for her to even remember how to play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t know how to play. Eleanor couldn’t help but wonder if Norene had cheated during

more desperate when she saw that they had

her cards a few times, Norene handed her the last card. “Ms.

voice made Eleanor

she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to

Cedric’s

Josef grabbed Eleanor to sit on his lap to reassure her. “Don’t worry, I’ll teach

Eleanor didn’t even notice that she was sitting on Josef’s

and quickly formed a sequence, slapping them down on the table.

frowned, “Mr. Caporal,

merely raised an eyebrow.

huffed, picked up the cards, and leaned back on

had no way to

relief, she glanced back at Josef with

couldn’t

reality, and

to let go. “If you