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.

to pick up some medicine for Eleanor, so she rushed to tell her, “Let’s

about her medicine, Eleanor felt

get some anti–inflammatory and pain relief meds from the nurse first. Wait

dashed to the triage desk. Liana watched her leave, then turned around to go back to her office but bumped into someone.

the meds from the

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

hand as her thoughts raced. She struggled to comprehend

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

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

his taunting words, but because he had witnessed her in such an embarrassing and vulnerable

state.

clenched her fists, not

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

the Howell family. After so many

wall again, lowering his head to kiss her moist red lips, savoring them slowly.

many years. After she returned to the country, he had visited her several times in A

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