A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1497

Eleanor had been sleeping with Damian every night. Her heart ached at the thought of letting go, but she was aware that she couldn’t overlook Bernard’s needs. So with a gentle nod, she agreed, “Alright, after I bathe him tonight, I’ll let Nina tuck him in.”

Bernard’s thick eyebrows lifted in a pleased arch. He reached out to stroke his son’s

cheek, but Damian turned away, clung to Eleanor, and buried himself in her embrace, denying his father even a touch.

Bernard’s hand paused mid-air, a moment of stiffness, then playfully swatted at Damian’s little bottom. The boy squirmed in protest, clearly resisting.

Bernard saw right through his son’s ploy, amused that Damian, so young, could

understand his intent. But understanding was one thing; the boy couldn’t even talk yet, let alone compete for Eleanor’s attention.

After dinner, Eleanor carried Damian to the bath. With a nanny in the house, she felt guilty for being out of commission for so long and wanted to make it up to her baby, insisting on doing these things herself.

she bathed Damian, then wrapped him in a soft towel, drying

head with another.

top of his head. “Honey, look at our little

fetched pajamas, glanced at Damian sitting contentedly on the changing table. “Darling, my knee’s been acting up. You’ll have to spend some time massaging it later.”

the bedroom. I’ll come and massage it for you after I put

Bernard strode over, scooped up Damian in his arms, and declared, “I’ll put him to

into submission by a firm hand on his shoulder, wriggled in vain. Arms weren’t a match for legs, and soon Bernard carried him

in a tight hug around his neck. But the old trick of clinging on only worked

scooped her up and placed her on the bed. “Darling, tonight,

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kneeling beside her. “Can

hard, a deep grunt escaping him as he leaned in for a passionate kiss. “Darling, we should use protection.”

the nightstand drawers to the brim. Eleanor was too embarrassed