A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

chapter 1028

After Chase left, Bryson moseyed over, “My lady, Robin wants to meet you.”

Eleanor, deep in her research, was taken aback and looked up, “Me?”

She and Robin didn’t cross paths often, and when they did, it was always by chance. This was the first time he’d sought her out.

“Did he say what it’s about?”

“Nah, just asked you to step out.”

The man next to her, holding a document, his fingers slightly stiff, his face gradually darkening.

Noticing this, Eleanor quickly grabbed his arm, reassuring him with a soft voice, “Sweetie, come with me.”

Bernard managed a grimace, forcing a smile, “You go ahead, I’ve got things to handle.”

Robin coming to see her this time didn’t set Bernard off, nor did he give her the cold shoulder, he even managed a smile.

Assuming he really was busy, Eleanor didn’t press him, got up, and headed outside.

from sight, Bernard

hand.

who was waiting outside. She shielded

he seemed a bit goofy. Despite the heat, he insisted on standing in the sun, and the back of his

Eleanor asked, “Mr.

voice, Robin turned around, and his ears turned bright red as he saw Eleanor’s face, which reminded him of a dream he had the

“Why are your ears

dream, so he quickly covered his ears in response.

said, “Keep this up, and

to the sun. Robin’s racing heart gradually relaxed,

the sun or

declared his purpose, “My sister and Caleb sent some stuff from their trip,

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Chapter 1028

he was still part of Bernard’s crew. He would normally send stuff directly to Bernard. Why would he

Robin a puzzled look, “Why wouldn’t Caleb just send it to us?”

her eyes, Robin quickly

closer to Bernard.”

of pride, “But I ain’t getting chummy with him, so I

didn’t press, “If you don’t wanna get chummy, you could’ve just had a bodyguard deliver it.”