A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1429

After the chaos, amidst the charred remains of a forest that had weathered a bombing, only Evan and Gianna remained, accompanied by the distant whirring of two helicopters.

“Go on, leave,” Evan urged.

Gianna stood frozen, her voice a stranded whisper when she finally spoke. “Evan, remember when you said if you didn’t make it back from the Area Opaca, I should just find someone and settle down? Now that you’re out, do you still feel the same?”

Before, Gianna’s words were always laced with a tentative hope, never daring to confess outright.

But now, she shed her reservations, laying her heart bare before Evan.

Evan fet out a heavy sigh, his face a mask of resignation. “I’m a descendant of the Gregorys. Once Yates figures that out, he won’t stop until I’m in his grasp.”

He knew well the ruthless nature of Xavier, who would undoubtedly betray Evan’s identity to Yates at the first opportunity. And with Yates on their trail, Gianna would have no future with him.

As Evan grappled with his thoughts, Gianna reached out, her hand pale and trembling, and seized his wrist. Her eyes were earnest as she gazed at him. “Don’t worry about dragging me down. I chose this. Whatever comes our way, I’m ready.”

Her affection for Evan had deepened over the years, grown so strong that she would follow him into the abyss if he but asked.

of her unwavering love. Yet, it

Gianna said with a pointed look at the helicopters. “If you agree, we fly away together. If not, I’ll marry someone else.” Her words drew his gaze to the two aircraft, each representing a

and marry,” he

in Evan’s indifference grew. Reaching the helicopter, she cast one last, hopeless glance his way before climbing aboard. Without a moment’s delay, she started the engine.

shuddered with the weight of an additional passenger. Evan had joined her.

heart lifted instantly, replaced by the fluttering of something like joy, though her expression remained

stern.

you wanted me to marry someone

falling to her lips before he spoke. “I… I’m afraid of

him if this was love, but the mere thought of Gianna with another

aback by his candidness, could feel her cheeks warm. “Had you not come aboard, I would’ve haunted you

it wasn’t just fear he’d have to live with, but

sit beside Evan, puckering her lips expectantly. “Kiss me. Let it be your way of asking

her inviting lips. After a tense silence,

What’s your excuse?”

man, admitted, “We’re too familiar. I can’t bring myself

At the last second, Evan leaned in

wrapped her arms around his waist, leaning into his embrace. “How