A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1490

It was a moment that defied simple emotion for Bernard as he cradled the squirming bundle of life in his arms. For the first time, he truly grasped why Eleanor had risked everything for a mere 10% chance. Parenthood has a way of unlocking a primal willingness to sacrifice oneself for the continuance of one’s offspring-a noble instinct indeed.

Eleanor’s eyes reddened as she watched Bernard with their child, bathed in a warm glow. of sunlight, his lips curled in a soft smile. She knew, without a doubt, she would make the same choice again and again-to bring this child into the world, no matter the cost.

Cedric, ever the joker, snapped a photo with his phone and sent it off to their cousin group chat, excluding Bernard, [Holy smokes, our dear old Bernard is actually cradling a baby!]

No sooner had he sent the message than Hailey elbowed him. “You bonehead, you sent it to the family group chat…”

Cedric’s grin froze as he fumbled to retract the message, only to see Bernard beckoning him over with a curled finger. “Hand it over,” Bernard said, calm yet commanding.

Cedric clutched his phone to his chest, refusing to give it up. “Come on, I was sending the guys some… uh, racy videos. Sent it to the family by mistake. Hailey here told me to take it back before Eleanor sees. I’ll show you some other time.”

The excuse was so poor that Bernard didn’t even bother to respond. Instead, he locked eyes with Hailey and made an offer she couldn’t ignore. “I’ll give you a 30% stake in the nightclub. You’ll run Midnight Bar and keep it at the top.”

Hailey didn’t hesitate for a second-a testament to her respect for the almighty dollar. “He said, ‘Holy smokes, our dear old Bernard is actually cradling a baby!”

a secret brothers’ gossip group titled “Annoying

face a mix of anger and fear, he beat a hasty retreat.

of the room with the promise of a brotherly lesson in

all for flying, but please, not the face. I’ve got a big corporate meeting tomorrow, and I’d rather not show up looking like a punching bag.”

Cedric’s wails for mercy echoed through the halls. Hailey snuck a peek and caught Scott pinning Cedric against the wall, while Aidyn tickled his bare

“Annoying Bernard, Why Don’t You Just Fly Away?” group with a caption,

chat exploded.

tea quick, then bail from this

won’t save us from Bernard’s wrath. I

heartbeat if it

knows, and we’re all screwed.” “It’s not

too. Foot tickling? I can’t handle that

know… I kind of enjoy

Africa brought a moment of silence, followed by a collective