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.

his assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get in the

the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain, clad only in a dress, desperately attempting to hail a

vulnerable, and the rain–soaked fabric clung to her body. Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled yet still beautiful appearance.

several taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling to offer her

instructed his assistant

hand and faintly perceived a man

in astonishment,

she had gone back

day. She was standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby

men went in and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking her.

man wearing a black coat, emanating an air of pride and indifference, approached

held an umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, blocking

onto his pant

in his eyes, and simply asked in

in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man extended his slender and handsome

towards her.

hand in his broad palm, it felt as if

and I’ll take you

his gentle voice mixed with

came to her senses, noticing that the man

Bernard, so in theory,

taxi, and nearby stores that could serve