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.

obeying the headmaster. In school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to

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 had cheated

felt even more desperate when she saw that

handed her the last card. “Ms. Shultz, game

enchanting voice made Eleanor extremely uneasy.

only 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

cards were terrible. Coupled with Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked, and Bernard

on his lap to reassure

she was sitting on Josef’s lap. In her urgency, she asked him,

quickly formed a sequence, slapping them down

frowned, “Mr. Caporal, that’s cheating!”

raised an eyebrow.

picked up the cards, and leaned

it meant she had no way to fight

of relief, she glanced back at

her smile, Josef couldn’t resist kissing

cold touch snapped Eleanor back to reality, and

“If you keep resisting, I’ll make love with you right here.”