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.

only had she ran a successful nightclub, but now she was the lady of the Laurence estate. How could

internet, berating Hailey. He claimed she’d left her first husband to marry into wealth and accused her of having relations with Cedric even before their divorce. Some netizens believed him, further fueling the gossip. Taking solace in his online allies, Austin began spewing even more vitriol about Hailey

their marriage, suggesting he not only cheated but conned Hailey out of money and property. Claims even hinted at inappropriate actions involving his own sister.

of undeniable evidence went viral. Soon, his posts

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

Looking across the yacht’s deck where Cedric stood holding

far from over. The older people gathered on the second deck, dining

motorcycle video game. Cedric and Hailey, though initially reluctant, eventually