A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 543

When Bernard opened his eyes again, it was already the next day. Seeing the Laurences crammed in his hospital room, he slightly furrowed his brows, looking a bit irritated.

The Laurences knew he liked peace and quiet, so they didn't make a fuss and just stood silently. However, their silence made it feel like a family meeting was about to start.

Sitting in front of the bed was a man nearly seventy-five, dressed in a suit. His hair was white but his face was still youthful. This nimble old man, with his straight back, stared at Bernard's pale, thin face.

He gripped his cane tightly and said deeply, "Bernard, you've had it tough."

His voice was deep and powerful, and he exuded a strong aura, something that was innate to the Laurences. A trait that came from holding high positions for a long time, something no one could easily mimic.

Bernard nodded lightly and didn't say much.

Old Mr. Laurence seemed to feel the distance between them. He became more and more uncomfortable and awkward sitting there. When Bernard was a child, he had silently allowed Donna's actions and hadn't firmly stood up for his grandson.

He had always emphasized on grooming Bernard but they weren't close. As an adult, Bernard seldom returned to the old house to visit him.

Old Mr. Laurence knew of Bernard's resentment towards him, so he didn't stay for long. After giving a few instructions, he got up and left.

As the Laurences followed Old Mr. Laurence out of the hospital room, Bernard looked at Cedric who was left behind.

"Did she come?"

Cedric and Aidyn looked at each other, then he lowered his head and said, "Eleanor came. After you fell asleep last night, Hailey and she came to see you. But Hailey wasn't feeling well, so Eleanor left with her."

Bernard's frown deepened, "Cedric, when you lie, your eyes unnaturally look down."

Cedric opened his mouth to argue, but Bernard angrily cut him off, "Did something happen to her?"

Cedric hung his head, trying not to answer. Bernard's cold gaze swept over to Aidyn. He saw Aidyn also lowering his head, and instantly got angry.

"Speak!"

Bernard snapped, his body shaking, whether from his ill health or worry for Eleanor, he didn't know. Anyway, the panic clogged his chest, making him feel suffocated, as if someone was clutching his throat and making it hard to breathe.

Cedric had to spill the beans, "Eleanor has been missing for two months. I've had people looking everywhere, but we haven't found her yet, we don't even know where she went."