Chapter 1387

“Is it because there are cameras here that you can’t talk freely?” Eleanor asked pointedly, standing up quickly with the intention of finding Yates to turn off the surveillance, only to be pulled back by Bernard.

“Eleanor, the control room is Yates’ personal sanctuary; there’s no surveillance here.”

The entire control room of Area Opaca was the only place without cameras. Yates wouldn’t allow anyone to pry into his privacy.

Eleanor surveyed the room, noting walls that carried the sheen of heavy metal and even the door was a massive slab of steel, “How’s the soundproofing? I don’t want him eavesdropping…”

Seeing Eleanor’s wary gaze, Bernard couldn’t help but curve his lips into an indulgent smile…

“The soundproofing is top-notch. Besides, he doesn’t know who I really am. Why would he be interested in listening in?”

Eleanor had guessed that Yates must have learned about Bernard’s true identity from Sophie, which was why his freedom was being restricted. But Bernard reassured her that Yates was clueless and held her hand tightly, offering a gentle and logical explanation.

“If he knew about my true identity, how could I possibly be standing here unharmed before you?” His reasoning seemed sound, and Eleanor was inclined to believe him, though she still harbored some doubts, “But you…”

about to

reason I haven’t come home is that Sophie has been using my identity to threaten me. She’s forbidden me from leaving Area Opaca and from contacting anyone. To protect my identity, I’ve complied with her demands, hoping to

dispel all of Eleanor’s doubts. Only by alleviating her

or whether Eleanor suspected his predicament, it

wanted a complete separation between them. If that didn’t happen, Bernard would never be free, and

or death didn’t matter to him, but the child Eleanor had

a woman-it pained Eleanor to hear it, and she couldn’t resist stepping forward to embrace Bernard, “Honey, now that you know who’s behind Area Opaca, you can

his, Bernard’s frosted heart melted instantly, and he raised his arms to hold her close.

even without

“Eleanor.”

with a twinkle in her eyes, seemingly thrilled to be called by her

it felt too cruel. But the key to changing their situation was in his hands, and no

I’ll

tighter. As long as he

more thing I need to

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