A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 677

When he mentioned Nina, it was then that Eleanor shifted her focus on to Nina.

She saw that Nina had become thinner now, she felt very sad.

Immediately she wriggled out of Bernard's arms, crouched down and gently stroked Nina's little face.

"Nina, how did you lose so much weight?"

Seeing Eleanor, Nina opened her pink little mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she didn’t say anything at the end.

Seeing Nina lower her head, playing with her toy in silence, Eleanor felt a deep sadness.

Nina must have been forced to play shooting games by Casey and witnessed her father's death, which traumatized her, turning her silent, right?

Bernard struggled to steady himself, explaining to Eleanor, "She's traumatized, showing signs of stress response. She'll need to see a psychologist."

After assassinating Ethan, Casey's attitude towards the child also became brutal. These past few days he locked the crying Nina in a dark room, even locked her in a cage, only providing her with little food and drink. If he hadn't arrived in time, the child might not have lasted three days.

Hearing about Nina's ordeal, Eleanor was heartbroken. She held the thin Nina tightly in her arms, gently patting her back while consoling her, "Nina, live with me from now on. I'll take good care of you. I won't let you get hurt again."

Nina's long eyelashes flickered, but she did not respond to Eleanor. Her spirit seemed entirely shattered, going from a lively, sweet-talking child to a silent puppet.

Seeing Nina like this, Eleanor felt a deep sadness. She picked Nina up and saw Bernard suddenly putting on a heavy coat.

Looking at him in confusion, she saw his face was pale like he was sick. Startled, she asked him what was wrong.

Bernard clenched one hand into a fist and put it over his mouth, coughing, "Maybe it's just a cold..."

He finished speaking and nodded to Aidyn standing by, "You hold the child."

Eleanor was about to hold her, but Nina wriggled free and reached out to Aidyn.

Nina had become very obedient and cautious now. She seemed to be afraid they would abandon her, making her extremely sensitive to their words and deeds.