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.

“Why would he send me to say such things when he chose to step aside for you?” he retorted,

a black suit, Bernard remained composed, barely raising an eyebrow. His icy

standing up for him, or are you suggesting that Garett is narrow–minded?” Bernard asked with a cool and

was taken aback by the sharp retort. He realized that his actions were not only failing to provoke them but also tarnishing

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

Garett

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 wife.”

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

my situation to hurt Eleanor again, we’re done

friend, Tyler bit the bullet

to see Liana. After that, there was no

wedding wasn’t

Tyler had left, Bernard squeezed

didn’t wrong Garett. Don’t blame yourself.”

pouring rain on a night in search of help

she was in love with Bernard, she still saw Garett as

hand tightly, as if he was grasping onto the

guilt, it comes from the legs that were sacrificed for you.”

gaze to meet Eleanor’s clear eyes.

I will

how he kicked away the gun in his hands without hesitation years ago, he will

healing Garett can his

in Eleanor’s eyes gradually

thank you…”