A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1082

Hailey is a hothead. She instantly agreed and after a few drinks, she realized that Sigrid wasn’t even tipsy, her complexion was normal and she was smiling at her.

Only then did Hailey realize that beneath Sigrid’s gentle exterior, there was a wild side. She immediately decided she wouldn’t drink with her anymore. “Forget it, I surrender, no more drinking…”

Sigrid, however, pulled her back with a laugh. “Hailey, if you’re going to surrender, at least do it with some conviction.”

Hailey went silent.

She imagined herself staying at Eleanor's place, sitting on the couch with Bernard, which was better than that!

"I really made a mistake," she sighed.

"What do you want to hear from me?" Sigrid asked, holding her wine glass, turning around, and leaning against the bar counter, gazing at the bustling street outside.

"Tell me about Cedric."

Hailey's gaze dimmed.

"Do you think I have the right to mention Cedric?" Hailey questioned.

Sigrid withdrew her gaze and looked at Hailey, who felt inadequate in comparison.

"As long as you are willing, what does 'having the right' even matter?" The disdain for societal norms in Sigrid's words made Hailey feel that Sigrid's inner maturity surpassed her own.

Indeed, having experienced such intense and painful love and having suffered from depression, how could Sigrid not be mature?

But Hailey didn’t know how to respond to her question. She stared at her red wine, silent for a moment before she finally spoke.

“I’m not getting married again.”

She didn’t mention Cedric, but her answer made everything clear.

Sigrid knew well, when a woman no longer loves a man, she would say it without hesitation, like she did.

But Hailey was holding back. Not getting married again was self-restraint, but it didn’t mean she no longer loved Cedric.

She felt that her brother still had a chance, but how to seize this opportunity was up to him.

“What about you?”

Hailey turned her head to look at Sigrid, who was leaning against the bar counter with her.

In the spacious apartment, they didn’t turn on all the lights, only the warm lights in the bar area.

A few soft warm lights were shining above their heads, casting a warm glow.