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.

medicine for Eleanor, so she rushed to tell her, “Let’s go,

about her medicine, Eleanor

some anti–inflammatory and pain relief

she dashed to the triage desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to

getting the meds from the nurse,

saw Tyler holding Liana against the wall. Startled, Eleanor quickly backed out.

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

as she noticed

gaze remained fixated on Liana. “Does it hurt?” he asked, reaching out to

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

not because of his taunting words, but because he had

state.

fists, not wanting to

and leaned against the wall, his arms crossed, looking her up

been only eighteen years old when she left the Howell

wall again, lowering his

many years. After she returned to the country, he had

that she was working for Bernard, he might never