A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1270

Eleanor was clutching a piece of paper, sitting by the window, quietly waiting for news from Bernard when Bryson walked in,

"Ma'am, Evan's back."

Upon hearing the news, Eleanor was stunned for a moment before her previously lifeless eyes filled with hope.

Without even bothering to put on her shoes, she quickly ran past Bryson, dashed downstairs, and bolted into the living room.

Evan, who was sitting on the sofa, slowly turned his head at the commotion upstairs...

When she saw Evan's familiar face, Eleanor's clear eyes suddenly brimmed with tears.

Evan's safe return... did it mean Bernard was safe too?

Eleanor walked over, standing before Evan,

"What about him?"

Evan cast down his eyes, hiding the sorrow in them, and said softly, "He's… not back yet."

A pang of anxiety hit Eleanor's heart, and the hope that had just ignited within her was instantly extinguished. "When can he come back?"

Evan held his hand tightly, "Didn't he write to you saying to wait for two more months? There are still 22 days left, just hang in there."

Eleanor's eyes were fixed on Evan's pale face, "Evan, why are you back and he isn't?"

Evan, whose face was already pale, turned even paler at the question.

He fought back the pain and guilt, and looked at Eleanor, "He still has a mission to complete, so he asked me to come back first to tell you he's fine."

Was it because he was worried about her worrying and so had Evan come back first to assure her he was okay?

If that's the case, then it means he's safe. He's still alive.

Eleanor's anxious heart relaxed a bit, "How is he doing there? Is he hurt?"

All she worried about was Bernard getting hurt, getting into trouble, not being able to come back. As long as he was fine, the length of the wait didn't matter.

Evan's hand was shaking uncontrollably, but he forced himself to let go and managed a weak smile to reassure Eleanor, "He's fine, he's not hurt."

If it was anyone else saying these words, Eleanor wouldn't believe it. But it was Evan who was speaking. He went with Bernard, and he came back safe. That meant his words were true.