A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1398

After Peterson left, Eleanor lingered intentionally, waiting for Yates to catch up. Sure enough, it wasn't long before he appeared, briskly following her.

He had just dashed out, whispering some instructions to his men in black, then he turned around to find Eleanor had vanished. But there she was, leaning against the porch, seemingly lost in thought, prompting Yates to slow his pace.

"Eleanor, are you scared?" he asked, concern lacing his voice.

Head bowed, Eleanor gave a slight nod. "He's still my biological father, after all. It feels a bit cruel."

Yates scoffed, "That man? A father? He abandoned you, killed your mother, and left you to fend for yourself. He's nothing."

Eleanor glanced at him, not bothering to argue, and simply said, "Maybe it's because I'm pregnant. All this drama is making me uneasy."

Yates, oblivious to her underlying feelings, instinctively suggested, "If you're not feeling well, you should go rest."

"Where should I go?" Eleanor asked, seizing the opportunity.

"You're now the head of Area Opaca. The control room is yours. Rest there," Yates replied, decisively.

Eleanor, who had planned to go there anyway, nodded without a hint of emotion, "Sounds good. There's a lounge, perfect for a pregnant woman like me."

Yates followed her gaze to her belly, harboring Bernard's child, something he truly wished she wouldn't bring into the world. But since they had struck a deal, as long as Eleanor remained with the Sharp family, he could maneuver the situation, regardless of the child's paternity.

Since it was Yates who told Eleanor to rest in the control room, she went without protest, while Yates was called away on urgent business by his men. He told Eleanor to rest up in the lounge and that he would return to grant her full access rights to the entire area.

Eleanor obediently agreed with a soft 'okay', but as soon as he left, her expression darkened, a storm of complex emotions brewing behind her facade.