A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 561

He wrapped his arms around her tightly, ushering her into his master bedroom. Then, he bent down and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead

Eleanor jotted awake from his peck, thinking it was Ethan who was touching her. She freaked out and immediately opened her eyes

Then, she realized that the man in her sight was not Ethan but Bernard Her anxiety eased a little.

“Eleanor, did I frighten you?”

Eleanor shook her head and lazily patted the spot next to her, “Can you keep me company for a bit?”

Bernard was originally going to instruct Caleb to prepare for action, but seeing her wanting him to stay, he swallowed his anger.

He lay down beside her, holding Eleanor close to him, stroking her back, softly lulling her to sleep

Eleanor leaned against him, comforted by his subtle scent, and quickly fell back into slumber.

Bernard, a man who hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in three months, also found solace in her presence. Yet, he dared not fall asleep, only gazing at her

Perhaps her steady breathing wore him out.

stay awake for a while but eventually succumbed to sleep.

ward off nightmares, but as soon as he fell asleep, he

middle of the night, Eleanor was sound asleep when she heard

had pushed her away

trapped in a nightmare, shivering and pale, his

he was still not able

in pain, Eleanor’s heart ached. Her long lashes were wet with tears welling up in her eyes. She wanted

do this to

me like

it, please let me

froze upon hearing these words uttered

she cause his

hurt

had only rejected him once when she came back from G country. She hadn’t hurt him otherwise. Why would

please, stop torturing me. I won’t bother

vulnerable as an abused child, his helplessness breaking

him gently, “Bernard, you’re having a nightmare

dream. Eleanor had to call him again

Eleanor holding him, his eyes filled with tears, revealing a