A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1311

Bernard stood rooted to the spot, listening to the ticking countdown in his head.

After undergoing a brain surgery, a chip was implanted in him. His movements, his speech, everything was being monitored.

He had just modified the ninth round of the program, and cracked the program set by Agent 1-1, gaining some control in the process.

Yet, the moment he appeared here and began to speak, Agent 1-2 had detected that he had tampered with the game's code.

Now, 1-2 hadn't initiated the detonation program immediately, instead giving him a five-minute countdown. It was his last warning.

He had to watch his words and return to his designated location within five minutes. Otherwise, his brain would explode, and she would die too.

Bernard looked at the laser dot constantly aimed at Eleanor's head, and he suddenly eased his curled-up fist.

He scooped Eleanor up in his arms and ushered her into the Life Door, then held her shoulders tightly, preventing her from moving, "I can't go back right now. You need to leave. Don't come looking for me again, it's dangerous," he warned.

His brain was on a leash. If he strayed more than a hundred meters from Area Opaca, it would automatically detonate.

Bernard didn't want her to worry, so he quickly turned and headed for the exit.

Eleanor, however, didn't listen. She tried to follow him but Bernard spun around, snapping, "I've told you not to come looking for me. Robin already died for you. Isn't that enough?"