A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 975

Now with Hertha gone, it’s just Cedric left in the ward

As she walked in, Cedric shot her a glance, completely uninterested

The look in his eyes stopped her in her tracks, as if she just remembered that he’d mentioned not wanting to see her again.

Hailey stood in the doorway, eyeing Cedric, unsure of what to do for a good while before gathering up the courage to walk up to him.

“You… you okay?”

At first, Hailey had come to inquire about the events of the day, but when she saw Cedric’s pale face, her concern kicked in instinctively

Cedric remained unresponsive, as if he didn’t want to talk to her or see her again, and he shut his eyes.

Feeling unsure of what to say, Hailey stood awkwardly at the foot of his bed for a moment before finally asking. I came here to ask why did you hit Yeager?”

This question seemed to strike Cedric’s already low spirits even harder. He retorted, “Why, are you mad at me for hitting Yeager?”

“I’m not mad about that,” Hailey replied gently. “I’m just worried about you.”

Cedric’s gaze turned cold as he interrupted, “Worried that after I recover, I’ll go looking for trouble?”

“Don’t worry, once I’m back on my feet, I’ll make sure he pays!

been so humiliated in

to protect Yeager, he’d make sure

intense gaze filled with murderous intent sent Hailey’s heart

do anything stupid,” she pleaded

anymore,” he coldly replied, lifting his head to glance at the

come looking for

at his words, but the coldness in his eyes crushed her courage. She felt responsible for his accident, and any further concern from her might

insincere

Hailey turned and left the room,

instinctively glanced at Cedric, noticing the grim expressions on both of their faces She knew that their conversation had not

*Come with me.”

out her hand, gesturing for Hailey

followed her to the end of the

I just wanted to ask Cedric why

that Hailey didn’t know that she and Cedric

she could use this

thought you

taken aback, and it seemed like Hertha had read her mind. She lowered

“No…”

Cedric’s my boyfriend. You, about to be married, should stop pining for him and not meet or worry about him alone when I’m not around It’s not fair to me or your

all that, I just had some questions and wanted to ask him alone…

Hailey couldn’t show any doubts, so she had to ask in private. But she didn’t consider that