A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1451

Eleanor waved off Peterson casually, her tone light and unaffected, “It’s none of your business, Peterson. You were following orders. Besides, you helped me out.”

Peterson’s gaze dropped, masking the guilt in his eyes. When he looked up again, it was to the swell of her pregnant belly. “Have you picked out a name for the little one yet?”

Following his gaze, Eleanor glanced down and shook her head. “Not yet, got any suggestions?”

His eyes flicked to the man standing nearby, waiting patiently for Eleanor. “With him around, I wouldn’t dare suggest a name for your kid.”

Eleanor looked up at Bernard, tall and striking, his handsome features edged with a noble chill. “He may seem frosty on the outside, but he’s soft on the inside. You’ll see, Peterson, once you get to know him.”

Bernard was always good to those he wanted to protect, those he valued. It was why guys like Caleb, Aidyn, and Scott had pledged their loyalty to him for life.

“Get to know Bernard?” Peterson chuckled, a wry smile tugging at his lips. “I’ll come visit you and the little one, but as for him, well, we’ve had our brawls in the Area Opaca.”

And because of Grandpa’s legacy, a cordial relationship between them was next to impossible. Of course, if Peterson could settle the score for Grandpa and if Bernard was willing, he might let bygones be bygones for Eleanor’s sake.

fought with him?” Eleanor’s eyebrows knit together. “And… did

his muscular arms with a cocky tilt of his chin. “You don’t think

laughed at his bravado. “So, you’re pretty

your husband can

had

looked Eleanor up and down, a note of approval in his voice. “You’re looking better, healthier, and a

impatience clear. “I’m back in my

sarcasm, leaving Yates feeling awkward and apologetic. “I’m sorry for what happened before, but I really did think Bernard was bad news because of his

on, we keep to our own paths. If you threaten my husband again,

granddaughter’s coldness. “Honey, I won’t threaten Bernard anymore. I won’t interfere with your life

look and turned away, leaving Yates without a reason to stay. He stepped back to give Peterson a

finality of their parting, opened his arms for a hug. “Let’s hug

by her cousin’s affection, embraced him briefly before letting go.

think of a good name for the baby, I’ll let