A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1387

“Is it because there are cameras here that you can’t talk freely?” Eleanor asked pointedly, standing up quickly with the intention of finding Yates to turn off the surveillance, only to be pulled back by Bernard.

“Eleanor, the control room is Yates’ personal sanctuary; there’s no surveillance here.”

The entire control room of Area Opaca was the only place without cameras. Yates wouldn’t allow anyone to pry into his privacy.

Eleanor surveyed the room, noting walls that carried the sheen of heavy metal and even the door was a massive slab of steel, “How’s the soundproofing? I don’t want him eavesdropping…”

Seeing Eleanor’s wary gaze, Bernard couldn’t help but curve his lips into an indulgent smile…

“The soundproofing is top-notch. Besides, he doesn’t know who I really am. Why would he be interested in listening in?”

Eleanor had guessed that Yates must have learned about Bernard’s true identity from Sophie, which was why his freedom was being restricted. But Bernard reassured her that Yates was clueless and held her hand tightly, offering a gentle and logical explanation.

“If he knew about my true identity, how could I possibly be standing here unharmed before you?” His reasoning seemed sound, and Eleanor was inclined to believe him, though she still harbored some doubts, “But you…”

knew what she was about to ask and softly cut her

to threaten me. She’s forbidden me from leaving Area Opaca and from contacting anyone. To protect my identity, I’ve complied with her demands, hoping to discover the founder of Area Opaca

Eleanor’s doubts. Only

no matter what hints he gave or whether Eleanor suspected his predicament, it wouldn’t change the outcome.

If that didn’t happen, Bernard would never be free, and Eleanor’s unborn child would

capture or death didn’t matter to him, but the child Eleanor had struggled so hard to conceive-that he had to protect.

forward to embrace Bernard, “Honey, now that you know who’s behind Area Opaca, you can leave. As for Sophie, I’ll deal with her

against his, Bernard’s frosted heart melted instantly, and he raised

own way, but regrettably, even without

“Eleanor.”

seemingly thrilled to be called by her name

he needed to say just wouldn’t come out; it felt too cruel. But the key to changing their

Area Opaca, and I’ll

nodded, hugging Bernard tighter. As long as he was safe, she would be at ease.