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.

me to say such things when he chose to step

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

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

taken aback by the sharp retort. He realized that his actions were not only failing

fell, and he admitted, “I just thought Garett was suffering. I didn’t like

Garett

friend. However, he made it clear, “As Garett’s friend, I can see why you would defend him.

something, but remembering Garett’s warming,

situation to hurt Eleanor again, we’re done

as a friend, Tyler bit the

After that, there was no reason

wasn’t worth his

Tyler had left, Bernard squeezed her

didn’t wrong Garett.

she crawled through the pouring rain on a night in search

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

hand tightly, as if he was grasping onto the love of his life.

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

his gaze to meet Eleanor’s clear

will heal

he kicked away the gun in his hands

Garett can his wife’s quilt fully dissipate

and strength, the guilt in Eleanor’s

love, thank