A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1290

The slender, strip-shaped LED bulb flickered to life, illuminating the room with a stark, polar brightness that was as blinding as a snowstorm in the Arctic. The intense whiteness lit up not only the vast, empty room but also the clear, well-defined features of Eleanor's face.

Stirred awake by the abrupt lighting and a soft electronic hum, Eleanor slowly opened her eyes. She was greeted by an endless expanse of white; a white ceiling, white walls, white floors. There was nothing else.

Rays of white light seeped down from the crevices in the ceiling, blinding to the eye. She reflexively raised her hand to shield herself from the glare, the sound of a handcuff clinking against the cold floor echoing in the room. Following the sound, her gaze landed on Robin, who lay beside her.

Seeing his eyes still firmly shut, Eleanor's memories started to flood back. After Robin had cursed at Area Opaca, they had both passed out, only to wake up in this barren room. They must have reached their destination.

From what she could tell, Robin's people had failed to dismantle Area Opaca. But since that was a foregone conclusion, Eleanor wasn't too bothered. Instead, she nudged Robin gently.

Whether he had offended the people from Area Opaca leading to a larger dose of sedative, Eleanor wasn't sure. After a few unsuccessful nudges, he showed no sign of waking up.

Eleanor decided to leave him be, instead scanning the room. Other than the harsh whiteness, there were two beds, which were also white, lending the room a sterile, pristine look.

As for the electronic devices that Evan had mentioned, she saw none. She guessed they were hidden somewhere, much like the source of the electronic hum when the lights came on.

She slowly rose to a sitting position against the wall, waiting quietly for Area Opaca to announce the rules. But when no such announcement came, she looked around once again, puzzled.

There was no one around, just as Evan had described, not even a door. But what surprised her was the sight of her suitcase, which Area Opaca had apparently brought in as well.

Seeing it in the corner, Eleanor instinctively touched her stomach. She wasn't sure if the sedative would have any effect on her unborn child, but she felt calm and comfortable, which meant the people from Area Opaca had been careful.

But why? Sophie had lured her into this, presumably to eliminate her. So why did people from Area Opaca seem to be showing her mercy?