A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1404

After six long months, Bryson’s eyes brimmed with tears as he saw a flesh-and-blood Bernard return home. The wrinkles on his aged face seemed to deepen with emotion.

“Mr. Laurence, you’ve finally come back. I feared the worst…”

“I’m fine, Bryson.”

Bernard lifted his hand and patted Bryson’s shoulder with a comforting gesture before turning and heading straight into the study.

Realizing that Bernard appeared preoccupied, Bryson didn’t dare to disturb him. Instead, he composed himself and instructed the cook to prepare a feast before heading out to pick up little Nina from school.

Ever since Bernard and Eleanor had left, Nina couldn’t stop talking about them. The ordeal they had been through was perilous.

To keep the child from worrying, Bryson had told her they were on a business trip. But Nina was a sharp cookie – she didn’t buy the story that people on a business trip couldn’t even make a call or video chat.

Just as Bryson was running out of excuses, Bernard returned, allowing Bryson to breathe a sigh of relief and finally give Nina a proper explanation. Bernard had kept the secret of the chip in his brain from everyone, including Aidyn. When he noticed Aidyn following him into the study, he frowned slightly.

“Aidyn, I’m back and safe. You should go home and look after your family.”

a father. His newborn and wife needed him, but Aidyn was reluctant to leave.

you’ll need to strategize with the team to mount a comeback. Count me in, please delegate some tasks to me.”

‘Darkness’ and a woman named Pauline on a piece of paper, tore it off, and handed it to

why they want Pauline dead.

“Yes, sir!”

took the note and left the study.

figure, then his tall frame slumped into the sofa. The tension he had been carrying for half a year finally began to ease. But his respite was short-lived. Bernard rose again, pulled out a chair at his desk, and sat down in front of

be effective, but his current goal was to reverse-engineer the updated program from what he knew of

smart and had a photographic memory, but he knew he

as he stared at the encryption on the screen,

prodigy, known for his hacking prowess and a renowned figure in the cybersecurity world. With Cedric’s help, Bernard hoped they could rewrite the program.

veins when Bernard’s call came through. Recognizing his brother’s unique voice, Cedric leapt up,

you’re back! Hold on, I’m coming

even explain why he had called,

at Hailey and said, “Honey, are you feeling better? I can