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.

assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get

change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain, clad only

was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled

drove past her without stopping, unwilling

his assistant

her face from the rain with her hand and faintly

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

she had gone

standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby to buy her for

touching her, teasing her, mocking

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

to shield her from the pouring rain, blocking the onslaught

clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him to buy her for

his eyes,

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

towards her.

in his broad palm, it felt as if their

and I’ll take you home.”

and his gentle voice mixed with rainwater drifted

man in front of her was Cedric,

with Bernard, so in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections with the Laurence family.

a taxi, and nearby stores