A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1512

Sigrid was reluctant to hand the case over to Chase, but now she was cornered by the plagiarist's provocations, which had made headlines. The court of public opinion turned against her, with countless uninformed netizens branding her a copycat and even tarnishing the reputation of the Laurence family.

Sigrid had no desire to engage in online spats and had no choice but to seek legal counsel, hoping to share the court’s verdict with the public. To her dismay, lawyers were turning her away, all except for Chase…

She suspected Chase had pulled some strings. After all, as a high-powered lawyer, he had the means. She didn’t call him out, though. Instead, after much hesitation, she reached for the business card on the table, “I hope that after this case… we never see each other again.”

Chase’s eyes glistened with tears as a smile of relief slowly surfaced. “Ms. Laurence, rest assured, after this case, I’ll be out of your life…”

It wasn't that he didn't want to see her; he simply wouldn't have the chance. He hoped that after he was gone, Sigrid could live happily ever after, free from the turmoil his presence caused.

With that thought in mind, Chase rose from his chair reluctantly. “During the trial, I’ll need some evidence from you. Don't blame me for showing up often…”

Sigrid merely nodded, giving Chase no reason to stay. He mustered his strength and left.

Watching his gaunt figure fade away, Sigrid had a fleeting thought that Chase might not be long for this world.

She quickly dismissed the notion and returned her focus to the craft she was working on...

Since Chase needed to gather evidence, he had every right to visit Sigrid’s studio. Each visit was short on business and long on invitations to dinner or coffee, sometimes staying until midnight under the pretext of escorting her home.

Gradually, Sigrid’s resistance to Chase’s presence weakened, though she still longed for the case to conclude swiftly. Chase, sensing her urgency and thought it showed her disdain of him, hastened the legal proceedings.

On the day of the trial, afraid that medication would make him drowsy, Chase went without. This might have been why he was found before the hearing, slumped over a toilet in the restroom, vomiting blood uncontrollably…