A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 746

She seemed totally uninterested in what he was saying, and this left Cedric feeling a bit down in the dumps, even anxious. He had a sinking feeling that Hailey might never come back to him.

Without thinking, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close into his embrace.

The faint smell of tobacco lingered on her, wafting into his nostrils.

This familiar scent stirred a pang of nostalgia within him. He turned his head towards her hair, taking a gentle sniff.

"Hailey, you've been smoking again. Didn't you promise me you'd quit? Why are you breaking your promises?"

His voice was filled with reproach, but also a sense of helplessness and fondness towards her.

"Cedric, you have a girlfriend, is it appropriate for you to hold me like this?"

Her voice rang softly in his ear, causing Cedric to stiffen instantly, but he stubbornly continued to hold her.

"Hailey, you once promised me that you'd accompany me to see the snow. When are we going?"

"Cedric, you have a girlfriend, this is not appropriate. Please let me go."

"Hailey, I..."

"Cedric!"

Hailey's angry shout made Cedric shut his mouth instantly.

He withdrew his hands from her back and waist.

He reverted to his aloof demeanor, took a step back, and put some distance between them.

"Ms. Vulpe, you know, I've been a bit of a nostalgia junkie lately, always trying to hit on my exes. Don't take it to heart."

Everyone in town knew that Cedric was a bit of a player.

If he showed care, it probably meant he was after a one-night stand.