A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1431

“Alright then.” Cedric slapped his thigh and rose from the armchair with a huff. “Here I am, neglecting my own darling wife to look after you, and you’re shooing me away when I just got here. Some thanks I get.”

Cedric trudged along, grumbling under his breath, but his complaints didn’t earn him a plea to stay. Instead, he got- “Close the door on your way out.”

With a scowl, Cedric shut the door behind him.

Then, grinding his teeth, he whipped out his phone and video-called Hailey to rant about Bernard’s heartless behavior!

In the hospital room, Eleanor watched Cedric’s retreating figure with a suppressed smile.

“Aren’t you being a tad harsh with Cedric?” she teased.

“He should learn to read the room.” Bernard dismissed it casually, just as Dr. Reyes, who Aidyn had called in, entered. Bernard’s expression turned icy once more.

Fortunately, the doctor was quick on his feet. After swiftly treating the bleeding wound, he and the nurse skedaddled out of there. Once the door clicked shut, Bernard released Eleanor’s hand and patted the empty space beside him, “Come here.”

His voice was a calm contrast to the cold front he’d put up for the doctor. There was a hint of indulgence this time. With a slight smile, Eleanor slipped off her shoes and, with Bernard’s gentle guidance, lay down beside him. Using his uninjured shoulder, Bernard swept Eleanor’s long hair from her neck and drew her petite frame close. He angled his injured shoulder away and gazed down at the woman in his arms, his eyes softening.

“That divorce paper was under duress. I never wanted to part from you.”

“I know.”

“And about taking sides, that wasn’t genuine either. No matter what, you’re my only choice.”

the shadows of the Siren Organization, none of it mattered in Eleanor’s

her more than anything-more than his own life.

chiseled face, her fingertips brushing with tenderness, “When I said I’d never look back,

how many times she felt abandoned, her love

to never look back was just a spur-of-the-moment thing, the weight on Bernard’s

hand to

rest of my

about the ticking time bomb in his brain, he was determined to fight

saw the resolve and deep

child-will never

any remaining distance, leaving only

closer, his eyes, full of stars, admiring

closer, their yearning intensified, and a growing desire darkened his

Adam’s apple moving subtly, a moment of restraint making his desire all the more apparent.

since he’d held her,

“Eleanor.”

“Hmm?”

close that his nose brushed her cheek,

her chin up, leaning into his beautiful

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