A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1051

The photo showed a woman, cradling a toddler who looked to be about a year old.

Hailey stared at the pictures, thinking at first that they were sent to her by mistake as she didn't recognize the people in them.

But then she saw Yeager in one of the photos and she was stunned.

What the hell?

She was about to question the sender, brow furrowed in confusion, when a message popped up in the chat box:

[This is Yeager’s ex-girlfriend, Bernice, and their child together.]

Yeager had an ex… and a kid?

As Hailey was still recovering from the shocking revelations, a voice message was delivered to her.

She stared at the audio note for a few moments before pressing play with trembling fingers.

Yeager's voice filled the air: “If she had something to hide, she wouldn't be able to withstand your interrogation. Why are you still doubting her?”

That was followed by the scornful tone of Janice, “Just look at her demeanor, her physique, even her gait exudes sensuality. A woman as striking and attention-grabbing as her, I refuse to believe she doesn't have something to hide.”

Next was Yeager’s father, Abelson, “She indeed is exquisite. Any average man would be enticed by her, let alone the kind of men found in nightclubs. Any influential man could easily manipulate her. Hence, any word from her could be swayed.”

The background was filled with the tune of a saxophone, the same melody that was playing at the restaurant when she had met Yeager's parents. Undoubtedly, this was their genuine perception of her, expressed while she had excused herself to use the restroom.

Honestly, what Yeager's parents thought didn't really bother Hailey. But what Yeager himself said – ‘How can I give up without getting her?’ and ‘Mom, I didn’t stop you from questioning Hailey out of respect for you, to give you a chance’ – that chilled Hailey to the bone.

As she stared blankly at the dimming screen, the elevator doors opened. The rooftop garden immediately came into view with its comfortable red carpet, lush green grass, long wooden tables and chairs, delicious food, elegant surroundings, and the starry sky above...

Seeing this scene, Hailey felt a touch of irony, especially when she saw Yeager, impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, acting the perfect gentleman as he walked towards her. Her heart went cold.

Yeager seemed so calm and harmless, so why did he show a different side when she wasn't looking?

The voice message, the photos, they all played back in her mind, leaving Hailey frozen in place.

When Yeager reached her, he took her hand and found it cold, “Hailey, what’s wrong? Are you coming down with something?”

He seemed genuinely concerned, reaching out to feel her forehead. After a moment, he frowned, “You don't have a fever, but why are your hands so cold?”