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?

Yates was indeed restricting Bernard’s personal freedom; otherwise, Bernard would have reached out

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

rule I’ve set is that operatives from Area Opaca are free to come and go

or contacted you, I honestly have no idea…”

found out about your marriage after you

puzzled than Eleanor, his gaze fixed on her face.

to me,” he pressed on, “is why Bernard, a man who seemingly possesses everything, keep coming back

probing her about Bernard’s identity or if, knowing Bernard’s identity,

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

his voice laced with a mix of intrigue and control. Eleanor was unsure if Yates knew

gentle way to let you go. Instead, he opted for the cruelest method, coldly pushing you away. That

heart upon hearing Yates’ words because she had felt the same way before. But