A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1399.

As Peterson closed the door behind him, his tall, broad-shouldered silhouette exuded a sense of determination that somehow felt comforting to Eleanor, “Peterson, thanks a lot.”

Without turning back, he lifted his muscular arm in a casual wave, the gesture oozing a cool nonchalance.

Eleanor’s lips curved into a restrained smile as she turned her gaze away from the door and looked at the heap of snacks on the table. She had no real appetite; yet he brought so much.

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His thoughtfulness gently eased her heart, much like the gradual emergence of the sun piercing through a cloudy sky.

She paused for a few moments, making sure Peterson was well out of sight, before she left the control room and made her way to the surveillance room.

Inside, Yates was busy at the console, his fingers dancing over the keyboard. He glanced up as Peterson walked in. “What are you doing here instead of managing the central zone?”

Peterson clenched his fist, then approached Yates with a facade of indifference. “Grandpa, didn’t you promise the Ratliff family their lives?”

the console. “Can’t you see what

Peterson’s momentary tension was quickly concealed. “Of course, I see it, but aren’t you

bit hasty, but she’ll figure it out eventually. What does

Even Peterson couldn’t fathom his grandfather’s thoughts. But Yates was underestimating Eleanor. She was much quicker on the

said to Yates, “You might have ways to settle her doubts, but some things can’t be hidden forever. What will you do when

lashes weren’t enough?” Unruffled, Peterson shook his head. “I’m just worried she’ll turn against

long as you keep your mouth shut, she’ll never know the

using Eleanor’s unborn child to threaten him into breaking up with her. Bernard

chipped and would therefore keep secrets, but suddenly he sensed something amiss. His icy

flash, Yates had guessed his two grandchildren’s game. His eyes, filled with hostility, were fixed on Peterson, but the command “come out” was directed at

founder of Area Opaca,

the next move was up to

stepped into the surveillance room. “I suspected you were the

from Peterson to Eleanor. “Now that you know, there’s nothing left to hide. Ask whatever you