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…”

was about to ask and softly cut her off.

contacting anyone. To protect my identity, I’ve complied with her demands, hoping to discover the founder of Area Opaca so I could come home

dispel all of Eleanor’s doubts. Only by

matter what hints he gave or whether Eleanor suspected his predicament, it wouldn’t change

wanted a complete separation between them. If that didn’t happen, Bernard would never be free, and Eleanor’s unborn child would be

death didn’t matter to him, but the child Eleanor had struggled so hard to conceive-that

woman-it pained Eleanor to hear it, and she couldn’t resist stepping forward to embrace Bernard, “Honey, now that you know who’s behind Area Opaca, you

body against his, Bernard’s frosted heart melted instantly, and he raised his arms to hold

was protecting him in her own way, but regrettably, even without Sophie pushing her away, he had

“Eleanor.”

Eleanor answered with a twinkle in her eyes, seemingly thrilled to be called by her name

it felt too cruel. But the key to changing their situation was in his hands, and no

now know who founded Area Opaca, and I’ll find a way

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