A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1440

When Bernard heard the name Caleb, a fog of regret clouded the cool depths of his eyes, and he felt a tide of remorse rushing in.

His thick, long lashes drooped, casting a faint shadow beneath his eyelids.

He was still for a long time, until the pain hidden in his eyes was sufficiently veiled, and then he looked up with a guarded expression to meet Robin’s serious gaze.

“What’s the name of the guy who looks like Caleb?”

“Zephyr Clark.””

Zephyr Clark. Bernard rolled the name around in his mind and nodded subtly.

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“I just happened to be back in town for some business and thought I’d drop in to tell you.”

The truth was, a simple phone call would have sufficed, but Robin had made the effort to come in person. The intention behind this seemed pretty clear. Bernard was well aware of Robin’s unspoken motives. Still, Robin was never good at controlling his emotions, acting on impulse.

Lately, he had a peculiar dream where Eleanor stumbled and lurched towards him; he caught her firmly and told her, “Alright, I’ll take you away!

After waking from such a dream, Robin sat up in bed, staring out at the bleak view for a long time, unable to shake the feeling. That dream reignited a flicker of emotion in a heart that was supposed to have moved on.

their fingers were intertwined, skin touching skin in harmonious accord,

“Thanks.”

he could sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his own hand, clasped with Eleanor’s, and for a moment, he felt a pang

cold as frost, snapping Robin back to the

only to meet Bernard’s detached and weary gaze.

for saving my wife, and I appreciate you coming all this

If Robin couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would be as foolish as Elbert Pine.

deal; there’s

to the passenger side, opened the door,

staying

car door,

meal?

endure that

then, let me send you a parting gift as a

spoke, softening Robin’s mood slightly, though

I had to do it over, I definitely wouldn’t save you, so quit it with the thank-yous.

Eleanor paused, sensing his apparent indifference. Yet, she was grateful not just for being saved, but for the sustenance he had left her-

her heart,

car hesitated for a moment before

allowed

quite articulate the feeling, just a sense of hollowness. Did he want her? He did, but she wasn’t his to have. Even