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?”

fingers froze on the console. “Can’t you see

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

been a bit hasty, but she’ll figure it out eventually. What does it matter? I have plenty of ways to allay her suspicions.”

But Yates was underestimating Eleanor. She was much quicker on the uptake than he assumed.

Eleanor already knew. He simply said to Yates, “You might have ways to settle her doubts, but some things can’t

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

coldly, “As long as you keep your mouth shut, she’ll never know the truth.”

refusing to let him go home, and using

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

on Peterson, but the command “come out” was directed at Eleanor, who was hiding outside the

his approach was sound, but as the founder of Area Opaca, Yates was more experienced than he could match.

next move was up to Eleanor.

room. “I suspected you were the one restricting Bernard’s freedom, but I

from Peterson to Eleanor. “Now that you