A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 288

"Jason's appearance made the conflicts between you guys even worse. That time at the villa, when you chose to leave with Jason, he was ready to let go. But he didn't expect you to get involved with Joelle because of me..."

"He knew Joelle's methods and worried that you might be killed by her on the spot. So when he heard my call, he rushed to the mall. At that moment, he could've taken you away, but then he wouldn't be able to hide your existence."

"He was willing to fight against his mother for you, but he didn't want you to get involved in his complex world, dealing with all the blood and gore. Besides, at that time, he thought you didn't love him and didn't want to drag you down..."

"But he didn't expect that one slap would cost you your life..."

Liana paused here, her voice choked up a bit:

"Ms. Shultz, he didn't pick up your last call because he was in a closed-door meeting.

And he didn't delete your number either, because your number was already engraved in his heart...

Not only that, he never slept with Sophie. She sneaked into his house on her own.

Ms. Shultz, he never saw you as a replacement. He's always truly loved and cared for you!"

"Enough!"

Eleanor suddenly interrupted, her clear and bright eyes turning bloodshot.

She seemed to be greatly triggered, shaking uncontrollably.

She grabbed her phone from the table and started to walk out.