A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1374

Eleanor furrowed her brow, a clear sign of confusion, prompting Yates to tilt his head slightly with curiosity.

“Do you know something?” he asked.

To avoid arousing Yates’ suspicions, Eleanor shook her head gently. It was better to keep silent until she had concrete evidence.

Her top priority was finding a way to reach Bernard. She had to share everything she knew, to prevent him from unknowingly remaining undercover in the enigmatic Area Opaca.

“Can you get Bernard out?” she asked.

Yates’ fingers, previously interlaced on the table, twitched slightly. “Eleanor, I assure you, I haven’t restricted Bernard’s freedom.”

“If you haven’t restricted him, then why hasn’t he come home? Why hasn’t he even made a phone call?” Eleanor had been puzzled before. If Area Opaca didn’t limit their operatives’ freedom, why hadn’t Bernard contacted her in 23 days?

her thoughts becoming clearer, she began to suspect that Yates was indeed restricting

Yates restrict Bernard? Unless he knew about Bernard’s true identity – yet Yates’ probing didn’t seem to suggest that

deliberately, “The rule I’ve set is that operatives from Area Opaca are free to come and go as they please, and they can contact the outside world at will. Area Opaca

home or contacted

I only found out about your marriage after

said that, Yates looked even more puzzled than Eleanor,

why Bernard, a man who seemingly

expression shifted slightly. She wasn’t sure if Yates was probing her about Bernard’s identity or if,

options silently, she spoke nonchalantly, “He’s always been a bit

mix of intrigue and control. Eleanor was unsure if Yates knew about Bernard’s identity and hesitated to make any

his idea – Sophie forced him to do it. But Bernard could have chosen a more gentle way

sting in her heart upon hearing Yates’ words because she had felt the same way before. But now, she thought it best to