A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Sigrid was reluctant to hand the case over to Chase, but now she was cornered by the plagiarist's provocations, which had made headlines. The court of public opinion turned against her, with countless uninformed netizens branding her a copycat and even tarnishing the reputation of the Laurence family.

Sigrid had no desire to engage in online spats and had no choice but to seek legal counsel, hoping to share the court's verdict with the public. To her dismay, lawyers were turning her away, all except for Chase...

She suspected Chase had pulled some strings. After all, as a high-powered lawyer, he had the means. She didn't call him out, though. Instead, after much hesitation, she reached for the business card on the table, "I hope that after this case... we never see each other again."

Chase's eyes glistened with tears as a smile of relief slowly surfaced. "Ms. Laurence, rest assured, after this case, I'll be out of your life..."

It wasn't that he didn't want to see her; he simply wouldn't have the chance. He hoped that after he was gone, Sigrid could live happily ever after, free from the turmoil his presence caused.

With that thought in mind, Chase rose from his chair reluctantly. "During the trial, I'll need some evidence from you. Don't blame me for showing up often..."

Sigrid merely nodded, giving Chase no reason to stay. He mustered his strength and left.

Watching his gaunt figure fade away, Sigrid had a fleeting thought that Chase might not be long for this world.

dismissed the notion and returned her focus to the craft she was

visit was short on business and long on invitations to dinner or coffee, sometimes staying until

weakened, though she still longed for the case to conclude swiftly. Chase, sensing her urgency and thought it showed her disdain of him, hastened the legal

that medication would make him drowsy, Chase went without. This might have been why he was

Sigrid couldn't find him,

et

he hadn't left the restroom. Summoning her courage, she placed an "Out of Order" sign at the door and, click-clacking in her high heels,

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heavy scent of blood hit her, and she called out with a creased

the blood, Chase responded with a shaky voice, "I'm

approached the stall, her hand poised to knock, she hesitated and withdrew. "We're about to start the trial. Why are

eaten something bad this morning. Don't worry, I won't delay the trial." After

tears. Once upon a time, she would

feeble smile. It was his own doing, he had