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.

followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men,

rules too fast 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

took the cards and felt even more desperate when she saw that they had

a few times, Norene handed her the

enchanting voice made Eleanor extremely uneasy.

a dress, she was afraid she’d have to strip down completely if she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting back at her for Josef’s comment about

Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked, and Bernard showed no signs of budging.

his lap to reassure her.

on Josef’s lap. In her urgency, she

formed a sequence, slapping them

“Mr. Caporal, that’s

raised an

picked up the cards, and leaned

way to fight back,

she glanced back at Josef with gratitude.

couldn’t

snapped Eleanor back to reality, and she realized she was seated on Josef’s

to free herself, but he refused to let go. “If you keep resisting, I’ll