A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2322 He knew there had been a time when she awaited his regret and return, believing he would eventually come back to their shared home.

But he never did, not through all those years.

Her decision to move on was understandable.

Now, he questioned his right to feel upset.

felt an unbearable

traumatic childhood, witnessing his mother’s tragic end, weighed

had learned to live with

light in his life, but its intensity had once seemed too glaring,

longing for that very light, he realized Alexis was no longer willing to bestow it upon

Leonel felt a deep pang

knock

went to open the door

pace, stooped over to retrieve the passport from the sofa, and commented, “You just returned a few days ago, and now you're departing again, huh?” Leonel affirmed, “Yes, 'm planning to.” Waylen thumbed through the passport and casually probed, “Is it because of Alexis?” To that question, Leonel had no response