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

Yates’ scrutiny, Peterson’s momentary tension was quickly concealed. “Of course, I see it, but aren’t you afraid Eleanor will catch on to what

away from Peterson and back to the console. “I may have been a bit hasty, but she’ll figure it out eventually. What does it matter? I have plenty of ways to allay her suspicions.”

a few moves ahead. Even Peterson couldn’t fathom his grandfather’s thoughts. But Yates was underestimating Eleanor. She

ways to settle her doubts, but some things can’t

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

keep your mouth shut, she’ll never know the truth.”

go home, and using Eleanor’s unborn child to threaten him into

keep secrets, but

were fixed on Peterson, but the command

founder of Area Opaca, Yates was more experienced than he could match.

the next move was up to Eleanor. As her family, he had

bother to hide any longer and stepped into the surveillance room. “I suspected you were the one restricting Bernard’s freedom, but I never imagined you were such a good actor.”

Eleanor. “Now that you know, there’s nothing left to hide.