A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1398

After Peterson left, Eleanor lingered intentionally, waiting for Yates to catch up. Sure enough, it wasn’t long before he appeared, briskly following her.

He had just dashed out, whispering some instructions to his men in black, then he turned around to find Eleanor had vanished. But there she was, leaning against the porch, seemingly lost in thought, prompting Yates to slow his pace.

“Eleanor, are you scared?” he asked, concern lacing his voice.

Head bowed, Eleanor gave a slight nod. “He’s still my biological father, after all. It feels a bit cruel.”

Yates scoffed, “That man? A father? He abandoned you, killed your mother, and left you to fend for yourself. He’s nothing.”

Eleanor glanced at him, not bothering to argue, and simply said, “Maybe it’s because I’m pregnant. All this drama is making me uneasy.”

Yates, oblivious to her underlying feelings, instinctively suggested, “If you’re not feeling well, you should go rest.”

should I go?” Eleanor asked, seizing the opportunity.

The control room is yours. Rest there,” Yates replied, decisively.

there anyway, nodded without a hint of emotion, “Sounds good. There’s a lounge, perfect for a pregnant woman like me.”

followed her gaze to her belly, harboring Bernard’s child, something he truly wished she wouldn’t bring into the world. But since they had struck a deal, as long as

control room, she went without protest, while Yates was called away on urgent business by his men. He told

‘okay’, but as soon as he left, her

knocking on the door with an armful of spicy snacks. “Pick whatever you like,” he said,

the door, then turned to Peterson, “I just wanted an excuse

deep breath, “What do you

Eleanor looked up at him,

to reveal more, and Eleanor didn’t press him. Instead, she

Peterson, sensing the hardships Eleanor must have endured. However, he was raised by his grandfather

was visibly torn. “Before Bernard left, we broke up. If there