A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1243

Netizens were taken aback. Cedric Laurence, often referred to as the city’s most eligible bachelor, spent so long pursuing a woman? Many couldn’t believe it, thinking Cedric’s words to be insincere. Yet, his final statement. “I would spend a lifetime, asking her to be with me for the rest of ours,” truly left an impression. Everyone eagerly anticipated the future unfolding between Cedric and Hailey.

Regardless of what the future held, Cedric and Hailey were living their lives. What others thought wasn’t important. All that mattered was their happiness.

Reading the news, Austin was utterly shocked. He stared at the radiant image of Hailey on his screen, feeling he was surely mistaken. He rubbed his eyes vigorously and looked again, scrutinizing every feature on Hailey’s face. Only then was he sure his ex-wife had married into one of the wealthiest families – the Laurence family!

Austin could not believe it. After their divorce, his life was a series of miseries. Swamped in debt, constantly hounded by creditors, and struggling to care for Allysha and their child, Austin barely had a moment to breathe, looking more worn each day.

ran a successful nightclub, but now she was

Hailey. He claimed she’d left her first husband to marry into wealth and accused her of having relations with Cedric even before their

posted revealing that Austin was the actual cheater. Accusations surfaced about Austin’s deceits during their marriage, suggesting he not only cheated but conned Hailey out of money and property. Claims even hinted at inappropriate

to counter, but a slew of undeniable evidence went

People soon perceived her as a strong, independent woman. She was deceived by her ex-husband yet worked hard, eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur. Though her stature couldn’t compare to the Laurence family, her hard-earned wealth granted

phone. Looking across the yacht’s deck where Cedric stood holding Hailey, admiring the ocean view, the two shared a knowing smile.

were far from over. The older people gathered on the second deck, dining and chatting, while the younger crowd congregated on the rooftop, engrossed in

rematch against Bernard after losing in a motorcycle video game. Cedric and Hailey, though initially reluctant, eventually joined the fun. Since Hailey was pregnant, they couldn’t do anything on their