A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1012

After getting a good grasp on Hailey's past, Janice chuckled and said, "Ms. Vulpe, here's the thing, I'm kinda nosy about Yeager's affairs. He's a total bookworm, only knows how to hit the books, totally clueless about the ways of the world and courting girls. Being his mom, I tend to fret a bit more. But hey, that's just how all parents are, you get me, right?"

Hailey, an orphan, get what exactly? Feeling a bit fidgety, she forced a smile, made a quick excuse, and said, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom. You guys take your time."

Once Hailey had left, Janice's elegant smile faded. "Yeager, she might sound convincing, but I don't buy that someone who's been around the block in the entertainment industry could be squeaky clean."

In a posh round booth nearby, a man leaned back against a Cartier-upholstered couch, tilted his head slightly, his hair falling with it, his sharp eyes glued to the lamp-lit red wine in his glass.

Chase, sitting beside him, seemed eager to eavesdrop. He swiftly took out his phone and aimed the microphone towards the neighboring table.

Yeager was aware of Hailey's past relationship with Cedric, but he hadn't spilled the beans to his parents. Now hearing Janice say this, he was reminded of Hailey and Cedric's past, a bit unsettled, but not feeling any disgust. "If she's not innocent, your grilling won't make her slip up. Why still doubt her?"

Janice frowned, "Look at her looks, her figure, even her stride oozes sex appeal. How could such a beautiful and attractive woman be completely spotless? I just can't buy it."

Yeager's father, Ableson Alis, followed Janice's gaze, taking a gander at Hailey heading to the restroom. "She's quite a looker, any average Joe would have a thing for her, not to mention those men frequenting entertainment venues. Any high roller could make her kneel. Her words seem a bit far from reality."

Janice nodded, "Right, your dad and I can easily see through a girl. This Ms. Vulpe doesn't play by the rules. If she marries you, she might..."

Yeager disagreed, "Hailey isn't like that, she would never betray me..."

Janice retorted, "Even if you trust her character, I still can't stand her."