A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1389

Eleanor gazed at Bernard, her eyes holding a mix of understanding and determination. She didn’t blame him for the position he was in; instead, her grip on his fingers tightened.

“I could stop being his granddaughter, reject taking over his role, and choose to stand by your side. Would we still have to part ways then?”

Her unwavering stance seemed to warm Bernard’s desolate heart, making his next words feel all the more cruel and guilt-ridden.

“Blood ties are hard to break, and your identity as the head of Area Opaca was sealed the moment Yates made the announcement. It’s too late to change anything now…

Soon, both Area Opaca and the Siren Organization will know who you are. Do you think they’ll just let you go once they find out?”

Eleanor’s already taut nerves clenched tighter at his words, as if something had ensnared her, leaving her no room for escape.

With a sense of defeat, she let go of Bernard’s hand. Her eyes, once clear and bright, began to cloud over with confusion, mirroring the sensation of desperately trying to navigate through a thickening fog, only to surrender to the overwhelming uncertainty.

Bernard’s fingers trailed from her soft, curly locks to her cheek, caressing her as if she were a rare treasure, tracing the lines of her face with tender care.

see a member of the Siren Organization hurting

harm my

about that moment, I realize it would be difficult for me, and you’d suffer too…

Eleanor speechless, he left her no

up on me twice before. This would be the third time. There’s a saying: ‘Three strikes and you’re out.’ After this, I won’t look back. Are

was a product of coercion, and now, a

and again. If he had truly made up his mind to

phrase “three strikes and you’re out” felt like an agonizing revelation, as if invisible hands were wrenching her bleeding

wanted to throw caution to the wind, pull her into his embrace, and kiss her passionately. But Bernard was always more rational than impulsive

Eleanor’s question, but she stubbornly waited for his reply, hóping Bernard would make a

a long silence, he finally nodded. At that moment, Eleanor’s heart began

was

thought he could keep his emotions in check, but his eyes reddened despite

this. Despite her own heartache, she couldn’t bear to see him