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.

up some medicine for Eleanor, so she

worrying about her medicine, Eleanor felt a

relief

soon as Eleanor said that, she dashed to the triage desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to

the meds from the nurse, Eleanor returned.

dean’s office, she saw Tyler holding Liana against the wall. Startled, Eleanor quickly

herself sitting on a nearby chair, her chin resting on her hand as her thoughts raced. She struggled to comprehend the nature: of their relationship.

soon as she noticed Eleanor’s presence. She quickly pushed Tyler away. “Get away

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

house, but you’ve just worked for Bernard. That’s quite a price to pay.”

of his taunting words, but because he

state.

fists, not wanting

go of her and leaned against the wall, his arms

had been only eighteen years old when she left the Howell family. After so many years, she had become

the wall again, lowering his head

the country, he had visited her several times in

he not just learned from Joelle that she was working for Bernard, he might