A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 162

Upon hearing Hailey’s remark, Allysha, who had intended to continue mocking her, abruptly fell silent. Hailey softened her gaze and turned her attention to Austin. “Since I still have to work the night shift, please take care of my sister.”

Austin nodded, reaching for the car keys, “I’ll drive you.”

“No need, I came here by car,” Hailey declined, prompting her to leave the ward hand in hand with Eleanor.

Once they were out of earshot, Allysha composed herself and addressed Austin. “You could have just explained the situation. Why did you have to return the 200,000?”

Austin glanced outside to ensure they were at a safe distance before responding. “If I hadn’t returned the money, she probably wouldn’t have believed me.”

Allysha snorted coldly, her pretty face contorted with resentment. “How much longer do I have to wait?”

Austin walked up to her and rubbed her belly, soothing her: “Honey, as soon as she finishes paying the mortgage, I’ll bring you to the city.”

Upon hearing Austin’s reassurance, Allysha’s resentment gradually turned to certainty.

Hailey the previously recorded video and reminded her: “Austin told me before that his sister didn’t attend your wedding because she was pregnant and inconvenient, but when he just explained it to you, he said he only found out about her pregnancy today. His words seem reasonable, but

Austin stroking Allysha’s nose in the

just a bit off, it’s

siblings, it couldn’t be that

knows if they’re even real

phone, gritting her teeth: “I know nothing about his family. Who knows if

nodding her head: “The problem lies with his family. It’s unreasonable not to let the new bride

hometown and ask some

and advised: “Don’t go there alone, it’s too

the situation is like in Austin’s hometown? It would be too risky

that Allysha is an emotionally unstable person. Find an opportunity

Allysha had almost lost her temper multiple times, and if it weren’t for Austin stopping her, she would’ve probably already started fighting with Hailey. It would be safer to confront Allysha when Austin isn’t around than to go to his

became much more peaceful: “Eleanor, you were going to get some medicine

Hailey, but Hailey reassured her: “Don’t

sighed deeply: “I thought that if I found an honest person,