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.

for him to get in the car.

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

her body. Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled

several taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling

he instructed his assistant to drive

hand and faintly perceived a man

her head, she stood there in astonishment, slowly raising her eyes to meet his

like she had gone back five years…

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

mocking her. None of them

emanating an air of pride and indifference, approached Eleanor with a steady pace.

pouring rain, blocking the onslaught of wind and water, she perceived him

his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him

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

she nodded in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man

towards her.

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

the car, and I’ll take

door, and his gentle voice mixed with rainwater

her senses, noticing that the man in front of her was Cedric, Bernard’s

so in theory, she shouldn’t have

couldn’t get a taxi, and nearby stores that could serve as shelters were