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.

been used to Bernard’s indifference since he was a child and didn’t mind.

outside, and his assistant was holding an umbrella for him

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

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

without stopping, unwilling to offer her

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

with her hand and faintly perceived

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

she

that it was also raining heavily that day. She was standing outside a

in and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking her. None of them were willing to

an air of

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

his pant legs, sobbing and pleading

mockery in his eyes, and

in affirmation.

towards her.

palm, it

in the car, and I’ll take you

door, and his gentle voice mixed with rainwater drifted over.

noticing that the man in front of her was