A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1442

Bernard didn’t argue further, simply gesturing for her to continue. Eleanor then said, “I promised before that once Garett got back on his feet, I’d give him a grand gift…”

Worried that Bernard might misunderstand, Eleanor quickly added, “And Robin, for saving my life, deserves something too. Then there’s Pearce and George, who’ve been helping take care of Nina… so…”

Before she could finish explaining, Bernard interrupted her with a warm voice, “Honey, if you want to give them gifts, go ahead. You don’t need my permission.”

At his words, Eleanor cupped his flawlessly handsome face and planted a firm kiss, “Honey, you’re the best.” After the compliment, Eleanor said, “I’ll go pick out a few grand gifts now, then have Bryson deliver them.” Before she could get up, Bernard said, “Tell me what you want to give, and I’ll arrange it.”

He didn’t want her to go through any trouble-a sentiment that made Eleanor feel incredibly sweet inside. Smiling, she told Bernard what she wanted to gift, and he went to make arrangements.

Once everything was set, Bernard helped Eleanor back to their room.

He didn’t want her to shower alone, so he washed her himself.

Afterwards, he wrapped her in a bathrobe and carried her to bed.

Only after he had taken care of her did Bernard head to the bathroom to douse his own desires with cold water.

The longing was strong; to abstain for so long and only watch without touching was truly torturous. He tilted his chin up, letting the icy water cascade over his face, his expression and slightly parted lips betraying his yearning.

With that yearning still upon him, he lay down beside Eleanor.

With her warmth beside him, Bernard rolled his throat several times but ultimately controlled himself and closed his eyes to sleep.

morning, Nina headed off to school, Bryson went to deliver the gifts,

brilliant blue, the sun shining bright, and the temperature was just right. Bernard brought Robin’s gift with him, and when

I owe you thanks for saving a life, and I must express my

gift

it was a kind gesture, and it would be rude to refuse. With reluctance, Robin accepted the gift, and because it was from Eleanor,

you two would actually come all this

the passenger seat and gestured for

and was familiar with the roads

would visit, he didn’t bring a driver and drove to the

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seeing that Robin had come to pick them up, Bernard, along with Eleanor, got

be awkward, they were surprised to run into an old acquaintance,

the airport, he spotted them and waved his large arms excitedly.

brings you

in the sunlight, Bernard found it slightly blinding, and with a cool glance, he turned to Robin, “Aren’t we leaving yet?”

frustration. “These foreign cars,” he grumbled, “I can’t quite

finished speaking, Elbert opened the passenger door and plopped down, squashing the gift box beneath him.

a beat at the sight of the flattened box, and then it

who was in the process of retrieving the box, jumped at the

Elbert’s hands with a cold

metallic sheen of the red apple inside, he involuntarily turned to

gift serve as a token of