A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1268

Just a single sentence already soothed Eleanor's anxious heart, but for some reason, tears started streaming down her face, dotting the letter in her hands.

"How's he doing over there?"

She asked, sobbing, to the stranger who delivered the letter.

Seeing Eleanor's tear-streaked face, the man hesitated for a moment, then gave a nod,

"He's doing well, don't worry."

"When is he coming back?"

"I'm not sure about that."

"Where is he, can I go see him? I..."

Before Eleanor could finish, the man interrupted her.

"Ms. Shultz, I have other matters to attend to, I can't stay and chat, excuse me."

Without waiting for Eleanor's reply, he quickly turned around and hopped into his car.

Eleanor clutched the letter, standing still, watching the car speed away...

Across the road, another car hidden under the trees also started up and drove off.

Cedric, who was in the car, glanced back at the fading figure of Eleanor.

He knew Eleanor would never guess that the one offering her comfort would be him.

Bernard had long arranged for him to go to her. There was never a real letter carrier.

Cedric looked down at another white envelope in his hand.