A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1363

"How about this, come back with me, meet the family. After that, you can decide whether or not you want to live with me." Yates seemed to understand Eleanor's hesitation and offered her a compromise - an introduction to the Sharp family, a chance to feel the family's vibe.

"Your sister's kid, too, could come and meet the family. Let her know her mother's maiden name is Sharp."

After a moment of hesitation, Eleanor pushed away Yates hand, sitting upright and serious, "My sister's child belongs to the Ziegler family, the Hooper family. Her connection to the Sharp family is two generations removed. There's no need for her to meet the family yet, and as for me..." She paused, furrowed her brow, then relaxed her features, "I can meet the family, but I have my own home. I won't live with you."

Although she was currently at odds with Bernard, she had a home before him.

She had her own home, would have her own children in the future, and would naturally live with her children and Nina. There was no need to fully rejoin the Sharp family.

Yates understood what Eleanor meant and didn't press the issue further. For him, Eleanor agreeing to meet the family was a good start, "Tomorrow then, I'll have Peterson pick you up and we'll go home together."

Eleanor didn't say much, just nodded.

Yates stood up to leave, reminding Eleanor to rest well before he left.

Eleanor took the file bag from the table, handed it to Yates for him to take back.

He said those shares were prepared long ago by his son and grandson, they were what she and Nina deserved. Indeed, in the file, besides Eleanor, there was Nina’s name. Yates was determined to make amends.

Eleanor watched Yates stooping silhouette, thinking he was right about one thing. He said if Pauline hadn't lied to him back then, he would have searched for Vanya no matter how far.

Yates... was not a good husband, but he was a good father. Eleanor agreed to meet the family because of this.

She notified Hailey in advance that she was going to Canada. She'd be back right after meeting the family, so the Sharp family wouldn't bother her anymore.

Hailey had heard that Eleanor's house was filled with things bought by the Sharp family, cluttering the place. It was indeed annoying, so the sooner Eleanor met them, the better.