A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1008

Eleanor clung to Bernard’s arm as they walked into the banquet hall, running smack dab into Tyler, who was coming out.

They stopped dead in their tracks. Tyler chuckled at the sight of the pair, his eyes radiating disdain.

“Ms. Shultz, long time no see

Ignoring Bemard, he greeted Eleanor, his eyes filled with contempt.

Eleanor didn’t respond, just wanted to steer Bernard clear of Tyler. But just as they were about to leave, Tyler snickered

“Ms. Shultz, you certainly look better than the last time I saw you. Marriage seems to suit you.”

His jibe was so blatant that she had to respond, otherwise it would seem like she’s too submissive.

“Whether I’m happy or not has nothing to do with you, Dr. Howell.”

Tyler’s lips curled into a smirk.

“True, it doesn’t concern me. But I happen to know that your happiness comes at a great cost to someone else.”

Eleanor felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, and she froze in response to the situation.

Bernard noticed her reaction, and he furrowed his brows, thinking carefully before meeting Tyler’s gaze head–on.

“Did Garett send you to say this?” Bernard questioned Tyler, suspecting someone else might be behind this confrontation.

to step aside for you?”

raising an eyebrow. His icy glare exuded a sense of

up for him, or are you suggesting that Garett is

that his actions were not only failing to

just thought Garett was suffering. I didn’t like it, so I made a few sarcastic remarks.

Garett

understanding Tyler’s loyalty to his friend. However, he made it clear, “As Garett’s friend, I can see why you would defend him. But his reputation can’t withstand your constant jabs. Next time, don’t use his name to insult my

to say something, but remembering Garett’s warming, he bit

situation to hurt Eleanor again, we’re done being friends.

Garett as a friend, Tyler bit the bullet and walked

that, there

Bernard’s wedding wasn’t

Bernard squeezed

wrong Garett.

the pouring rain on a night in

though she was in love with Bernard, she still saw Garett as one of the

hand tightly, as if he was grasping onto the

guilt, it comes from the legs that were

to meet

I will

his hands without hesitation years ago, he will heal Jason.

his wife’s quilt

guilt in Eleanor’s eyes gradually receded,

love, thank