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.

skin in harmonious accord, a reminder to him that it

“Thanks.”

withdrew from the serpentine maze of his thoughts, and when he looked at Robin again, he could sense what was on his mind. Following

frost, snapping Robin back to the

to meet

I appreciate you coming all this way

this way” was unmistakable. If Robin couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would be as foolish as Elbert

there’s no need to

of the car to the passenger side, opened

you staying for dinner?”

hand on the car door, shot him a

meal? Do I need to stay

wasn’t about to endure that

let me send you a parting gift as a token of my

mood slightly, though he was

it over, I definitely wouldn’t save you, so quit it

Robin’s impatient expression, Eleanor paused, sensing his apparent indifference. Yet, she was grateful not just for being saved, but for the sustenance he had

circumstances, every apple and every glass of milk Robin had provided were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness.

man in the car hesitated for a moment before nonchalantly

away, it was only then that Robin allowed himself to openly glance in the rear-view mirror, watching the shrinking figure…

to have. Even looking felt like overstepping