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.

with him?” Eleanor’s eyebrows knit

sleeves to reveal his muscular arms with a cocky tilt of his chin. “You don’t

laughed at his bravado. “So, you’re pretty strong, huh?”

grinned. “You just think your husband can do

who had been waiting patiently.

approval in his voice. “You’re looking better, healthier, and a bit plumper than a month ago. Seems you’ve been

the sight of Yates, her impatience clear. “I’m back in

but I really did think Bernard was

had no interest in his excuses. “From now on, we keep to our own paths. If you threaten

threaten Bernard anymore.

him a frosty look and turned away, leaving Yates without a reason to

parting, opened his arms for a hug. “Let’s hug it out. Until next

cousin’s affection, embraced him briefly before

of a good name