A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1434

All the pride, excitement, and joy that Cedric felt evaporated the moment he heard Bernard’s cold interruption.

“Bernard, that’s low, I don’t want to talk to you, I-” But before he could finish, the call was abruptly ended, and Cedric’s heart went from cold to boiling with rage in an instant.

“To hell with Bernard, wait till he has a kid-I’ll make sure to come up with the most hideous nickname I can think of for his kid!”

Grumbling under his breath, Cedric put down his phone and continued to wait outside the maternity ward, flowers in hand, for Hailey.

On the other end, Bernard hooked a smirk as he pocketed his phone and looked towards his wife Eleanor, who was eyeing him with surprise. “What?” He asked.

Eleanor, resting her chin on her hand and tilting her head, sized up Bernard, “I never knew my husband had a mischievous streak.” Bernard leaned in, rubbing his nose against hers with a playful gesture, “Just figuring that out now, aren’t you a little late?” Inhaling the faint scent of cedar from his clothes, Eleanor smiled, “Kinda feels like walking into the lion’s den.”

Wrapping an arm around her, Bernard pulled her closer for a kiss. “How about we walk into that den again tonight?” Eleanor was left speechless.

By the time their private jet touched down at the hospital, Hailey had already been moved out of the delivery room. Relatives and friends came in waves to congratulate Cedric and Hailey.

When Bernard and Eleanor entered the hospital room, it was filled with flowers and gift boxes, most of which were from the Laurence family.

Hailey was resting on the hospital bed, taking small spoonful of the soup that Cedric was feeding her, and smiling at the baby Veronica was cradling.

Veronica held a baby girl, while Latonia had a baby boy, and Quinlan sat beside them, browsing a book of baby names.

was also there, sitting across from Quinlan, preparing to pick out some nice

they didn’t notice the couple’s arrival until Hailey called out, prompting

Eleanor, Hailey immediately beamed and waved her

a smile and approached, carrying a little

present, Eleanor naturally

and both she and her husband responded warmly

had been keeping an eye on Eleanor’s belly ever

she called him ‘Grandpa’,

few words with Veronica, who graciously encouraged her

Veronica, turned and made her way

you, Hailey? Are you

for her wellbeing, unlike

initially had no interest in visiting upon hearing about the birth of a girl, but changed his

twins a while back, the couple hadn’t shared the news

recent events.

showing such concern, Hailey felt a sweet, warm surge of affection, “I’m doing great, no

much in the presence of the others, simply

the stray locks from Hailey’s forehead and tucked them behind her ear, “You’ve done so well, Hailey.”