A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 829

Cedric took the wheel, driving Bernard and Eleanor to Liana's villa. As they arrived, Hailey and the group emerged, completely disregarding their driver and rushing towards Eleanor, who was stepping out of the backseat.

"Eleanor, it's been over a month! We've missed you!" they exclaimed in unison.

Eleanor beamed, opening her arms and embracing Hailey, followed by Liana. "I missed you guys too."

Not to be left out, Nina suddenly appeared out of nowhere, latching onto Eleanor's leg and looking up expectantly, anticipating a warm embrace. "What about me, what about me!" she pleaded, a hint of mischief in her voice.

"Hurry up and hug me, do I look fatter?" Nina inquired, playfully seeking validation. Under Hailey and Liana's care during the month Eleanor was away, Nina had noticeably gained weight.

Eleanor found it a tad challenging to lift Nina, given the added weight she had acquired in just over a month.

"Nina, I noticed not only did you get plump..."

"But prettier too?"

Hailey and Liana burst into laughter.

"What Eleanor means is you've gotten a lot fatter."

Only then did Nina catch on, holding her chubby arms tightly, huffing at Eleanor.

"Hmph, you're making fun of me, I want a hug from Mr. Laurence…"

Bernard had just gotten out of the car when a pair of chocolate-covered hands reached out to him, wanting a hug...

He looked at the hands, raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of distaste.

"Wash your hands first."

Nina, who had just been hit hard, opened her mouth wide to cry, but was choked by Bernard's words.

"You look even dirtier when you cry."

Nina's wide open mouth, frozen in surprise, after a while...

"I'm so mad…"