A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 21

Bernard’s already cold and distant countenance grew even colder, with a hint of frost in his eyes and furrowed brows.

Setting down his wine glass, he raised his icy gaze and directed it towards Cedric. “What are your thoughts?”

Cedric ventured to make a bold assumption. “I believe you might have some feelings for her, albeit small. Otherwise, why would you react so strongly and pour wine on her when Josef mentioned his involvement with her?”

Bernard snorted dismissively. “She got involved with Josef immediately after our breakup. I couldn’t accept it in the moment, so I wanted to teach her a lesson. Does that imply I have feelings for her?”

As he spoke, the chill in his eyes dissipated, leaving behind only cold indifference. It seemed as though he no longer cared about the person he had just taught a lesson to.

Observing this, Cedric let out a small sigh of relief.

He understood that Bernard had a fastidious nature and couldn’t tolerate his partner being casually involved with someone else. It was

a normal reaction.

Moreover, when Sophie returned to the country, Bernard immediately broke up with Eleanor. It shows that in his heart, Eleanor’s position as a substitute wasn’t important.

Cedric didn’t say anything else, just drank the wine in his glass, stood up, and said, “Well, I’m going back first.”

Bernard didn’t speak, but just nodded indifferently.

he was a child and didn’t

his assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get in the car. He

waiting for the traffic light to change, he spotted Eleanor standing in the heavy rain,

vulnerable, and the rain–soaked fabric clung to her body. Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled yet still beautiful

taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling to offer her

a brief moment of hesitation, he instructed his assistant to drive over to her location.

and faintly perceived a man approaching her, holding an

covered her head, she stood there in astonishment, slowly raising

seemed like she had gone back five

was standing outside

in and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking her. None of

man wearing a black coat, emanating an air of pride

shield her from the pouring rain, blocking the onslaught of wind and water,

great effort, she crawled towards him in the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing

mockery in his eyes, and simply asked

affirmation. Without hesitation,

towards her.

placed her hand in his broad palm, it felt as if their fates

in the car, and I’ll take you

gentle voice mixed with

man