A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1451

Eleanor waved off Peterson casually, her tone light and unaffected, “It’s none of your business, Peterson. You were following orders. Besides, you helped me out.”

Peterson’s gaze dropped, masking the guilt in his eyes. When he looked up again, it was to the swell of her pregnant belly. “Have you picked out a name for the little one yet?”

Following his gaze, Eleanor glanced down and shook her head. “Not yet, got any suggestions?”

His eyes flicked to the man standing nearby, waiting patiently for Eleanor. “With him around, I wouldn’t dare suggest a name for your kid.”

Eleanor looked up at Bernard, tall and striking, his handsome features edged with a noble chill. “He may seem frosty on the outside, but he’s soft on the inside. You’ll see, Peterson, once you get to know him.”

Bernard was always good to those he wanted to protect, those he valued. It was why guys like Caleb, Aidyn, and Scott had pledged their loyalty to him for life.

“Get to know Bernard?” Peterson chuckled, a wry smile tugging at his lips. “I’ll come visit you and the little one, but as for him, well, we’ve had our brawls in the Area Opaca.”

And because of Grandpa’s legacy, a cordial relationship between them was next to impossible. Of course, if Peterson could settle the score for Grandpa and if Bernard was willing, he might let bygones be bygones for Eleanor’s sake.

Eleanor’s eyebrows knit together.

rolled up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms with a cocky tilt of his chin. “You don’t think I can win?”

his bravado. “So, you’re pretty strong,

“You just think your husband can do no

cut short by Yates, who had been waiting patiently. “Time

note of approval in his voice. “You’re looking better, healthier, and a bit plumper

“I’m back in my own home, free from

with sarcasm, leaving Yates feeling awkward and apologetic. “I’m sorry for what happened before, but I really did

now on, we keep to our own paths.

my husband again, don’t expect any kindness from

granddaughter’s coldness. “Honey, I won’t threaten Bernard anymore. I won’t interfere with your

leaving Yates without a reason to stay.

parting, opened his arms for a hug. “Let’s hug it out.

her cousin’s affection, embraced him briefly before

think of a

back, watching him blend into the crowd of suited and tied men heading into the airport. When he was gone, she turned to