A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 453

Bernard paused and continued, his eyes turning red again from not having much rest for days as he looked at Eleanor.

He said, "Eleanor, that French restaurant ain't just for couples, it's just a regular restaurant.

Plus, you can't see what's going on outside through the glass at night."

Eleanor, already stunned, felt her eyes quiver uncontrollably upon hearing these words.

Bernard's fingers gently caressed her eyes, as if soothing her insecure feelings.

He said, "Gianna's identity involves the royal family; it's kinda special. If she needs to make a move, she's gotta fake an alibi.

She asked for my help, to pretend to be her lover. But I didn't wanna do it, and just then, you came looking for me."

After saying this, he pulled her petite body into his embrace, his apologetic eyes peeking out from under his thick eyelashes.

"Eleanor, I'm sorry. I didn't see you then. If I knew you were outside, I would've come out to find you." He said.

Eleanor frowned, staring blankly at the man in front of her.

Bernard said, "I was wearing earphones and contacting the organization when I left the restaurant, so I didn't hear you calling my name.

I'm sorry for letting you wait outside the hotel in the rain, and for making you think I was hooking up with Gianna.

Actually, I have nothing to do with her. After faking the alibi in the hotel, we left through the back door."

Upon hearing this, Eleanor snapped out of her daze, her eyes full of doubt as she couldn't help but ask,