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?

she began to suspect that Yates was indeed restricting Bernard’s personal freedom;

Yates restrict Bernard? Unless he knew about Bernard’s true identity

from Area Opaca are free to come and go as they please, and they can contact the outside world at will.

returned home or contacted you, I honestly have

I only found out about your marriage after you left when I saw the surveillance

looked even more puzzled than

always seemed strange to me,” he pressed on, “is why Bernard, a man who seemingly possesses everything, keep coming back to Area Opaca to gamble with

Bernard’s identity or if, knowing Bernard’s identity, he

nonchalantly, “He’s always been a bit of a gambler, that’s all.”

a man?” Yates questioned, his voice laced with a mix of intrigue and control. Eleanor was unsure if Yates knew about Bernard’s

have chosen a more gentle way to let you go. Instead, he opted for the cruelest method,

she had felt the same way before. But now, she thought it best to put those feelings aside