A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1008

Eleanor clung to Bernard's arm as they walked into the banquet hall, running smack dab into Tyler, who was coming out.

They stopped dead in their tracks. Tyler chuckled at the sight of the pair, his eyes radiating disdain.

"Ms. Shultz, long time no see."

Ignoring Bernard, he greeted Eleanor, his eyes filled with contempt.

Eleanor didn't respond, just wanted to steer Bernard clear of Tyler. But just as they were about to leave, Tyler snickered.

"Ms. Shultz, you certainly look better than the last time I saw you. Marriage seems to suit you."

His jibe was so blatant that she had to respond, otherwise it would seem like she's too submissive.

"Whether I'm happy or not has nothing to do with you, Dr. Howell."

Tyler's lips curled into a smirk.

"True, it doesn't concern me. But I happen to know that your happiness comes at a great cost to someone else."

Eleanor felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, and she froze in response to the situation.

Bernard noticed her reaction, and he furrowed his brows, thinking carefully before meeting Tyler's gaze head-on.

"Did Garett send you to say this?" Bernard questioned Tyler, suspecting someone else might be behind this confrontation.

Tyler snorted dismissively. "Why would he send me to say such things when he chose to step aside for you?" he retorted, indicating that Garett had willingly given way to Bernard.

Dressed in a black suit, Bernard remained composed, barely raising an eyebrow. His icy glare exuded a sense of strength and invincibility.

"Since he didn't send you, are you standing up for him, or are you suggesting that Garett is narrow-minded?" Bernard asked with a cool and cutting tone.

Tyler was taken aback by the sharp retort. He realized that his actions were not only failing to provoke them but also tarnishing his friend's reputation.

His face fell, and he admitted, "I just thought Garett was suffering. I didn't like it, so I made a few sarcastic remarks. It's not about Garett."

Bernard raised an eyebrow, understanding Tyler's loyalty to his friend. However, he made it clear, "As Garett's friend, I can see why you would defend him. But his reputation can't withstand your constant jabs. Next time, don't use his name to insult my wife."

Tyler wanted to say something, but remembering Garett's warning, he bit his tongue.

He said, if you use my situation to hurt Eleanor again, we're done being friends.

Not wanting to lose Garett as a friend, Tyler bit the bullet and walked away.