A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1204

Hailey lifted her head, staring at the innocent-looking Cedric in front of her and scoffed.

"Apparently, I don't love you that much."

She didn't love him that much... so she didn't want to marry him.

The reason that broke Cedric's heart more than his mother's disapproval was this. But...

"I know you don't love me that much. As long as I have a tiny spot in your heart, it's enough."

Watching her son beg Hailey in such a humble way, Latonia suddenly felt painful.

She always thought it was Hailey who was clingy, but as Bernard said, it was the other way around.

And Hailey, far from being moved, just stared blankly at the almost kneeling Cedric.

"Mr. Laurence, you don't even have a tiny spot in my heart."

Cedric didn't believe this at all.

"If there was no place for me, why did you..."

"I was drunk!"

Hailey interrupted him coldly.

"Even if it wasn't you sleeping with me that night, it could have been any guy."

Those cold and ruthless words pierced Cedric's heart, making him go pale.

"Hailey, have you ever considered how I would feel when you say things like this?"

"Why should I consider your feelings when I don't even love you!"

This angry retort made Cedric's clear eyes turn red.

He stepped forward, grabbed Hailey's wrist, but she fiercely fought back and shook him off.

This repeated rejection instantly enraged Cedric—

Without any hesitation, he grabbed Hailey's shoulders, pushed her against the wall, and encircled her in his arms.

Hailey tried to suppress her feelings of disgust and struggled fiercely. He held her hands with one hand and clamped her legs with his.

After restraining her, Cedric grabbed her chin, forcing her to lift her head, angrily staring into her dodging eyes.