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.

Nina headed off to school, Bryson went to deliver the gifts, and Bernard and Eleanor

and the temperature was just right. Bernard brought Robin’s gift with him, and when they

owe you thanks for saving a life, and I must

at Eleanor, then at the gift

it would draw a line between them, but it was a kind gesture, and it would be rude to refuse. With reluctance, Robin accepted the gift, and because it was from Eleanor, he treasured it a bit more.

would actually come

in the passenger seat and gestured for them to get in the car.

staying close to Katharine and was familiar with the

he didn’t bring a driver and

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to pick them up, Bernard, along with Eleanor, got

the car to be awkward, they were surprised to run into an old acquaintance, Elbert, as they got in.

spotted them and waved his large arms

what brings

pearly white teeth shining in the sunlight, Bernard found it slightly

brow creased in frustration. “These foreign cars,” he grumbled, “I can’t quite figure them out.”

passenger door and plopped down, squashing the gift box beneath him.

beat at the sight of the flattened box, and then it was rage, “Get

who was in the process of retrieving the box, jumped at the roar, stuttering, “I-I didn’t mean

Elbert’s hands with a cold face and

metallic sheen of the red apple inside, he

nodded, her smile seeming to say, “Let this gift serve as a token of my gratitude for that life-saving