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.

to where their fingers were intertwined, skin touching skin in harmonious accord, a reminder

“Thanks.”

he could sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his own hand, clasped with Eleanor’s,

was cold as frost, snapping Robin back to the

only to meet Bernard’s detached and weary gaze.

appreciate you coming all this way to

“coming all this way” was unmistakable. If Robin couldn’t detect the

big deal; there’s no need to thank me.”

of the car to the passenger side, opened the door, and prepared to get in. Bernard’s indifferent voice

staying

door, shot him a look..

I look like I’m in need of a charity meal? Do I need to stay

about to endure that pain

send you a parting gift as a token of

Robin’s mood slightly, though he

of my mind. If I had to do it over, I definitely wouldn’t save you, so quit it with the thank-yous. They’re

for being saved, but for the sustenance he had left her- the drawer

provided were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before Robin could slide into his seat,

moment before nonchalantly buckling

away, it was only then that Robin allowed himself to openly glance

just a sense of hollowness. Did he want her? He did, but she wasn’t his to have. Even looking felt like overstepping his bounds.