A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 165

“We’ve offended her, we’re gonna have a hard time later…”

She doesn’t really care, she can always seek protection from Mr. Laurence, but Eleanor…

If Joelle finds out about Eleanor and Mr. Laurence’s relationship, it’s gonna be bad.

Liana couldn’t bear to think about it, her mind filled with images of a girl being tortured to death.

Eleanor saw the scared look on Liana’s face and felt guilty. “I’m sorry, Dr. Terrill, I’ve dragged you into this.”

Liana shook her head gently, “It’s not your fault, Joelle is just too pushy.”

Afraid that Eleanor might feel too guilty, Liana tried to comfort her. “Don’t worry, I’ll give Mr. Laurence a heads–up later, he’ll protect us.”

Eleanor forced a bitter smile. She had been so ruthless with Bernard, he probably hated her to the core. How could he possibly protect her?

As Liana was about to say something, a few police officers came over, asking what had just happened.

Liana explained that it was just a medical dispute that had been resolved, so the police took a simple statement and left.

some medicine for Eleanor, so she rushed

Liana’s swollen face, but still worrying about her medicine, Eleanor felt a warm

get some anti–inflammatory and pain relief meds

desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to go back to her office but

the meds from the

she saw Tyler holding Liana against

her chin resting on her hand as her thoughts raced. She struggled to comprehend the nature:

room, Liana snapped back to reality as soon as she noticed Eleanor’s presence. She quickly pushed Tyler

yet his gaze remained fixated on Liana. “Does it hurt?” he asked, reaching out to touch her slapped cheek, a sneer evident in his eyes. It was clear he was mocking her.

amount to something after leaving our house, but you’ve just worked for Bernard. That’s quite

not because of his taunting words, but because he had witnessed her in such

state.

clenched her fists, not wanting to give in.

the wall, his

left the Howell family. After so many years, she had become even

couldn’t help pressing her against the wall again, lowering his head to kiss her moist

years. After she returned to the country, he had visited her several times in A City, but had never

that she was working for Bernard, he might never have appeared.