A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1263

The rain had been pouring all night, not easing up until early morning.

Bernard looked down at the woman in his arms, holding her for a while before slowly letting go.

He thought Eleanor was asleep, so he slipped out of bed, picked up his clothes and tiptoed out of the room.

Eleanor, still in bed, opened her eyes and watched his retreating figure.

She heard him telling Bryson to look after her, reminding Scott to protect her, warning Nina not to sneak snacks and admonishing her to listen to Eleanor while he

was away.

Eleanor knew this. Yet, compared to her crying and making a fuss ten days ago, she was much calmer now, seemingly accepting the fact that he

then, swallowing her pain, got up and went to the bathroom. After cleaning up, she sat at the vanity and put on light makeup, then took out a

call with Cedric, he saw a silver suitcase on the floor of the dressing room, and Eleanor, her back to him, was packing

figure, Bernard’s heart ached, but he was rooted to the spot.

was about to start on the pants when she saw the man behind her in the full-length mirror.

around, and smiled at Bernard, “Honey, I’m packing for you. Is there anything special you want to

held her tightly in his arms, “I don’t have anything special

pushed him away, “Then you go do your thing. I’ll finish up

the servants could do these things, but he knew that Eleanor just wanted to

stop her, just said, “Okay.”

smiled at him, “Then go on, get

want him to see her tears. If they were destined to part, she would send him off in her best state and let him leave without any