A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1385

After Yates finished speaking, he rose from his seat and left the room. In the wake of his departure, Bernard felt the chilling countdown begin anew within his mind, the chip implanted in his brain ticking away with relentless persistence.

The countdown, along with his remarks about Eleanor’s pregnancy, served as a stark warning to Bernard-a reminder of the deal he had struck and Yates’ threat that he was a man of his word, and that betrayal would not be tolerated.

Regardless of whether Bernard gave any hints or whether Eleanor could guess the direness of his situation, it was futile. Yates’ condition was absolute: the two of them must part ways for good.

Otherwise, Yates could, at any moment and without a sound, endanger Eleanor’s unborn child.

And the chip in Bernard’s brain-it kept him tethered to Area Opaca, an invisible prison from which he could not escape.

Trapped in Area Opaca, he couldn’t protect Eleanor or their child… He had to get out. He had to gather all the help he could find to deal with Yates and set everything back on track.

But for now, their time together was destined to end in parting.

The thought alone made Bernard’s chest tighten, robbing him of breath, yet he kept his turmoil hidden, simply lifting his hand to remove the mask from

his face.

Eleanor also took off her mask. Their eyes met, and both were filled with

the countdown penetrated their quiet moment, pulling Bernard

weak from his ordeal, not crouching or sitting, just standing in the backlight.

as he started to speak, but he fought to keep

over, that I’d never see you again. I thought…”

him, squinting slightly as his silhouette was backlit, obscuring his expression, “Isn’t it normal for couples to have fallouts

quickly shielded them

nearby chair, patting the cushion invitingly for him to sit.

sooner had he settled into the chair than Eleanor leaned in close, her lips near his ear, “We’re under surveillance

was always gentle, like a stream trickling into his heart, prying

watched his adorable wife for a few seconds before nodding in agreement. He tilted his head down toward her, allowing her to speak without straining and letting her

of a man; he had a

brought her lips close to his ear and began to share her plan in a hushed

clearance as 1-1 to grant you permission to leave Area Opaca. That way, you

perfect, and Bernard admired her brilliance. As he looked into her eyes, it was as if he was gazing into a galaxy

his clever wife couldn’t guess that the very surveillance she feared was embedded in his brain, that Yates was privy to every word spoken, every