Chapter 1008

Eleanor clung to Bernard’s arm as they walked into the banquet hall, running smack dab into Tyler, who was coming out.

They stopped dead in their tracks. Tyler chuckled at the sight of the pair, his eyes radiating disdain.

Ms. Shultz, long time no see

Ignoring Bemard, he greeted Eleanor, his eyes filled with contempt.

Eleanor didn’t respond, just wanted to steer Bernard clear of Tyler. But just as they were about to leave, Tyler snickered

Ms. Shultz, you certainly look better than the last time I saw you. Marriage seems to suit you.

His jibe was so blatant that she had to respond, otherwise it would seem like she’s too submissive.

Whether I’m happy or not has nothing to do with you, Dr. Howell.”

Tyler’s lips curled into a smirk.

True, it doesn’t concern me. But I happen to know that your happiness comes at a great cost to someone else.”

Eleanor felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, and she froze in response to the situation.

Bernard noticed her reaction, and he furrowed his brows, thinking carefully before meeting Tyler’s gaze headon.

Tyler, suspecting someone else might be behind this confrontation.

such things when he chose to step aside for you?” he

suit, Bernard remained composed, barely raising an eyebrow. His icy glare exuded a sense of strength and invincibility.

you standing up for him, or are you suggesting that Garett is narrow–minded?” Bernard asked with a cool and

that his actions were not only failing to provoke them but also tarnishing his

admitted, “I just thought Garett was suffering. I didn’t like

Garett

friend, I can see why you would defend him. But his reputation can’t withstand

but remembering Garett’s warming,

situation to hurt Eleanor again,

wanting to lose Garett as a friend,

see Liana. After that, there was no reason to stick

wedding wasn’t worth his time!

had left, Bernard

Garett. Don’t blame yourself.”

on a night in search of help to save

even though she was in love with Bernard, she still saw Garett as one of the most important

tightly, as if he

it comes from the legs

to meet

worry, I will heal his

like how he kicked away the gun in his hands without hesitation years ago,

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