A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 897

A chilling iciness flickered in Bernard’s gaze, his head subily inclined, seemingly weighed down by murderous intent

In response, Elbert swallowed a lump in his throat, bewilderment washing over him. Never before had he perceived Bernard as daunting. Why then did he feel like a cornered

animal now?

Confusion tethered Elbert Scratching his scalp, he tactfully veered the conversation elsewhere. ‘Ah summoned me to discuss your return to England with me, have you?” Eleanor lightly shook her head, revealing her intentions, “No, you’re here because I require a single strand of your hair”

Elbert quipped back. “I understand if you need a loan due to matrimonial turbulence, but asking for a piece of my hair? That’s beyond my comprehension”

His remark was a thinly–veiled swipe at Bernard Eleanor noted Elbert’s boldness in baiting Bernard and found it amusing. “It’s for a DNA test, you see

Elbert’s face lit up, “Oh,” but then he added, “You look so much like my sister, it’s obvious that you are from the Pine family is a test still necessary?”

Eleanor picked up where he left off, “There are lots of people in the world who look alike. Just because you look like my sister doesn’t mean you are her daughter. It’s better to have a test to make sure, otherwise, I won’t believe it”

the test. But once it’s done, will you go with me

The

“If the result shows I’m part of the Pine family, then it’s right to go to G country to see her one last time. If not, then I

G country, patting his chest, “Don’t worry, you must be

the Pine family, we definitely won’t

sofa, lightly cracked his

sound, Elbert

“We’ll cross that bridge when

not

held out her hand, “Give me your hair.”

out his

Elbert to it, grabbing his hair, ‘Mr. Pine, let me do

consent, Scott yanked at his hair, pulling out a big tuft

in pain, “Are you out of your