A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 21

Bernard’s already cold and distant countenance grew even colder, with a hint of frost in his eyes and furrowed brows.

Setting down his wine glass, he raised his icy gaze and directed it towards Cedric. “What are your thoughts?”

Cedric ventured to make a bold assumption. “I believe you might have some feelings for her, albeit small. Otherwise, why would you react so strongly and pour wine on her when Josef mentioned his involvement with her?”

Bernard snorted dismissively. “She got involved with Josef immediately after our breakup. I couldn’t accept it in the moment, so I wanted to teach her a lesson. Does that imply I have feelings for her?”

As he spoke, the chill in his eyes dissipated, leaving behind only cold indifference. It seemed as though he no longer cared about the person he had just taught a lesson to.

Observing this, Cedric let out a small sigh of relief.

He understood that Bernard had a fastidious nature and couldn’t tolerate his partner being casually involved with someone else. It was

a normal reaction.

Moreover, when Sophie returned to the country, Bernard immediately broke up with Eleanor. It shows that in his heart, Eleanor’s position as a substitute wasn’t important.

Cedric didn’t say anything else, just drank the wine in his glass, stood up, and said, “Well, I’m going back first.”

Bernard didn’t speak, but just nodded indifferently.

Cedric had been used to Bernard’s indifference since he was a child and didn’t mind. He just picked up his coat and left.

was holding an umbrella for him to get in the car. He instructed the assistant to drive

a crossroads, while waiting for the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain,

to her body. Her long hair was drenched

taxis drove past her without

he instructed his assistant to drive over to her location.

shielded her face from the rain with her hand and faintly perceived a man approaching her, holding an

the umbrella covered her head, she stood there in astonishment, slowly raising

she had

also raining heavily that day. She was standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby

and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking her. None of

emanating an air of pride and indifference, approached Eleanor with

an umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, blocking the onslaught of

the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him to buy her for a

at her, devoid of disdain or mockery in his eyes, and simply asked

face flushed, and she nodded in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man extended his slender and

towards her.

his broad palm, it felt as if their fates had become irrevocably

and I’ll take you home.”

backseat door, and his gentle voice mixed with

man in front of her

so in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections with

get a taxi, and