A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1236

Hailey gave a nod of consent, but Cedric insisted on a kiss. Hailey, however, was not up for it.

"There are others here."

They used to be tight, but now she referred to Eleanor only as "others." Even the ever-so-amiable Eleanor couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Just ignore her."

Just as Cedric finished, a tall and dashing figure strode in from outside the castle.

Cedric quickly bent down, bringing his face close to Hailey's. "C'mon, hurry up, give me a kiss."

Hailey, unaware of Bernard's arrival, reluctantly gave in and planted a quick kiss on his face.

Cedric finally broke into a grin, hugging Hailey and facing the stone-faced Bernard. "Bernard, you're back!"

Bernard loved to flaunt his relationship, and now it was his turn to rub it in Bernard's face.

In response to Cedric's mockery, Bernard merely glanced at them and then walked towards Eleanor. "From now on, let's not allow anyone like that to come in."

Eleanor, taken aback, defended Hailey. "Hailey is good."

Bernard, now sat on the couch, gave Cedric a glance. "I wasn't talking about Ms. Vulpe."

Cedric said, "…So you mean me?"

Bernard raised an eyebrow. "If you think so, then yes."

Ah well, debating with Bernard was always a losing game, so Cedric shut up.

Cedric, hand in hand with Hailey, headed towards the door. As if remembering something, he turned back to look at the cozy couple.

The sight of a man holding a woman on his lap, even to the seasoned Cedric, was somewhat embarrassing.

Mainly because Bernard was so dominant and tall, and Eleanor was so delicate. It was hard not to imagine with such a strong man holding her.

Cedric, not wanting to see this, covered Hailey's eyes with his hand.