A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 416

Eleanor sat on the bench for a long time, wiping away her tears before replying to Pearce's message. She noticed a few missed calls from a number in W City last night.

Her phone died due to low battery.

She ignored those missed calls, put her phone back in her pocket, and hailed a cab to head back to the villa.

She chose to enter through the back garden, not disturbing anyone. She quietly went up to her room on the second floor.

The maid who received Bernard's call promptly and respectfully answered, "Sir, Ms. Shultz is still sleeping."

Bernard, unable to contatct Eleanor, frowned, "She usually gets up by now. Why is she still asleep?"

The maid, startled by his reminder, said, "Sir, please wait a moment. I'll go check on her."

Without hanging up the phone, the maid walked to the master bedroom, gently pushed the door open, and tiptoed in.

Seeing Eleanor sleeping soundly, the maid breathed a sigh of relief.

She left the room, picked up the phone again, and told Bernard, "Sir, Ms. Shultz is indeed asleep."

Bernard finally felt at ease, instructing the maid, "Prepare a nutritious breakfast for her. When she wakes up, encourage her to eat well."

Having given his instructions, Bernard, seemingly busy, quickly hung up and tossed the phone to Gianna, who was next to him.

Gianna glanced at the masked Bernard, clearly annoyed.

"You called your wife just before the mission started and again right after. And not only did you call, but you used my phone. Can't you carry your own phone?"

Bernard ignored Gianna, feeling uneasy and agitated.

"How much longer will this mission take?"

Gianna turned her face towards Bernard, scoffing.

"Mr. Laurence, you have the audacity to ask when it'll be over? If you hadn't been distracted last night, how could we have lost two important targets?"