A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 272

Bernard extended his hand, examining the scar on his palm, and unexpectedly burst into a chuckle. Eleanor had never witnessed such a melancholic smile before.

She couldn't help but step towards him, but he stopped her, "Don't come any closer."

He didn't turn around, his hoarse voice echoing from inside the car, "The villa up ahead, that's where he is. You go find him."

Eleanor glanced in the direction of the villa, then back at the man in the car. Eventually, she retracted her gaze, turned around and walked towards the villa.

Watching the petite figure recklessly dash towards Garett, Bernard's tears gradually sheding...

He curled his hand into a slight fist as if to cover up all the past, no longer brought up, no longer insisted upon.

Aidyn turned his head, looking at Bernard, "Mr. Laurence, you attempted suicide for her too..."

Bernard said, "Don't ever tell her about this."

Aidyn furrowed his brow, a face full of puzzlement, "Why?"

He also did a lot for Ms. Shultz, why not tell her?

Bernard's eyes reddened, "Just let them be."

Aidyn looked at him with a bit of heartache, "Then what about you, Mr. Laurence?"

This man who loved Ms. Shultz so much, loved her enough to ruthlessly cut his own palm and wrist every anniversary of her death. This man, with his intense love and possessiveness, yet willingly pushed her to someone else, how much pain must he be in?

Bernard didn't reply to Aidyn's words, instead, he slowly looked out at the blue sky and white clouds outside the car window.

The light still existed, but it no longer belonged to him...

No matter how desperately he clung, this light would not shine upon him, not even a bit of warmth.

Ever since he was taught not to express his emotions, he was destined to be alone for the rest of his life, never to receive love...

When Eleanor reached the door of the villa, she paused for a moment, wanting to look back, but she bit back the urge.

She raised her hand, pressing the villa's doorbell. Soon, a sweet voice answered from inside, "Who is it?"

Eleanor hesitated for a moment before replying, "Mr. Laurence sent me."