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.

him to get in the car. He instructed the assistant to drive

spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain, clad only

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

without stopping, unwilling to offer her

instructed his assistant to drive over to

rain with her hand and faintly perceived a man approaching

in astonishment, slowly raising her

daze, it seemed like she had gone back five

standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby to buy her for one night.

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

of pride and indifference, approached Eleanor

blocking the onslaught of wind and

the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for him

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

that moment, her face flushed, and she nodded in affirmation. Without hesitation, the man extended his slender and handsome hand

towards her.

it felt as if their fates had

in the car, and I’ll

the backseat door, and his gentle voice

the man in

in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections with

couldn’t get a taxi, and nearby