A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1276

"Only by unmasking the puppet master can we destroy the Area Opaca."

Only by destroying the Area Opaca can the members of Siren Organization live in peace forever. Because the Area Opaca's goal is to annihilate every member of Siren Organization, including Bernard. That's why they couldn't afford to ignore this threat.

"So, did you find him?"

Evan shook his head, his eyes filled with self-reproach. If only he had made the right choice, they might still have a chance.

"I thought about staying, continuing to tackle missions until I found the puppet master. But when Bernard told me to leave, I chose to do so."

Evan knew Bernard wanted him to come back, to bring a message to Eleanor. Bernard wanted Eleanor to keep faith and live on. So, Evan had to choose between continuing a suicidal mission and delivering the message. He chose the latter, knowing it was cowardly but it was Bernard's last wish.

"He wanted me to keep it a secret from you. I'm sorry I couldn't."

Eleanor understood. She nodded, her fingers slowly tightening on her knees.

Her heart was filled with grief, which was slowly being replaced by rage. This hatred spread from her heart to her face, gradually freezing her soft features.

Before Evan could leave, Katharine, having recovered from unconsciousness, forced herself back to Fiord Roundabout.

Without a word, she stormed in and slapped Eleanor. The slap was so strong it knocked Eleanor to the ground, "Your husband caused Caleb's death!"

Eleanor covered her burning cheek, her eyes red and blurry with tears as she looked at Katharine. Seeing Katharine's face stained with tears and her body trembling with sobs, Eleanor slowly lowered her head.

Evan couldn't face her, nor could she face Katharine. Even though Caleb didn't die because of her, he died because of Bernard.

No one would forgive someone who caused the death of their loved one, even bystanders would lose all reason out of fear of death.

Eleanor didn't blame Katharine, she only felt sympathy for her. After all, Caleb's death was so tragic. He didn't even know he was going to be a father when he died...