A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 165

“We’ve offended her, we’re gonna have a hard time later…”

She doesn’t really care, she can always seek protection from Mr. Laurence, but Eleanor…

If Joelle finds out about Eleanor and Mr. Laurence’s relationship, it’s gonna be bad.

Liana couldn’t bear to think about it, her mind filled with images of a girl being tortured to death.

Eleanor saw the scared look on Liana’s face and felt guilty. “I’m sorry, Dr. Terrill, I’ve dragged you into this.”

Liana shook her head gently, “It’s not your fault, Joelle is just too pushy.”

Afraid that Eleanor might feel too guilty, Liana tried to comfort her. “Don’t worry, I’ll give Mr. Laurence a heads–up later, he’ll protect us.”

Eleanor forced a bitter smile. She had been so ruthless with Bernard, he probably hated her to the core. How could he possibly protect her?

As Liana was about to say something, a few police officers came over, asking what had just happened.

Liana explained that it was just a medical dispute that had been resolved, so the police took a simple statement and left.

When they left, Liana remembered that she had to pick up some medicine for Eleanor, so she rushed to tell her, “Let’s go, I’ll get your prescription.”

swollen face, but still worrying about her

go get some anti–inflammatory and pain relief meds from the nurse first. Wait here for me.”

Eleanor said that, she dashed to the triage desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to go back

getting the meds from the nurse, Eleanor returned.

the dean’s office, she saw Tyler holding Liana against the wall. Startled, Eleanor quickly backed

chin resting on her hand as her thoughts raced. She struggled

soon as she noticed Eleanor’s presence. She quickly

fixated on Liana. “Does it hurt?” he asked, reaching out to touch her slapped cheek, a sneer evident in his eyes. It was clear

you’d amount to something after leaving our house, but you’ve just worked

not because of his taunting words, but because he had witnessed her in such an embarrassing

state.

not wanting to

wall, his arms crossed, looking

the Howell family. After so many years, she had become even more

pressing her against the wall again, lowering his head to

for her for many years. After she returned to the country, he had visited her several times in A City, but had never

from Joelle that she was working for Bernard, he might

family and the Howell family were

member of the Howell family, she dares to follow his cousin’s

might never know her true position if

her, but tasting