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.

figure slowly disappear from sight, Bernard

hand.

afternoon, Eleanor walked through the gate to meet Robin, who was waiting outside. She shielded herself from the sun with a black

was dressed neatly in a white shirt and grey trousers, but he seemed a bit goofy. Despite the

about his condition, Eleanor asked, “Mr.

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

ears, Eleanor asked, “Why are your ears so

have discovered his dream, so he quickly covered his ears

he did, Eleanor said, “Keep this up, and you’ll get a sunburn.”

racing heart gradually relaxed, “No worries, I ain’t afraid of a

he was afraid of the sun or not, “Spill, why are you

Caleb sent some stuff from their trip, asked me

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

“Why wouldn’t Caleb just

could read her eyes, Robin quickly explained, “Probably my sister, trying

closer to Bernard.”

a hint of pride, “But I ain’t getting chummy with him, so I came to you.”

Eleanor didn’t press, “If you don’t wanna get chummy, you