A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 833

Yeager suspected Bernard was teaming up with Cedric, but he wasn't quite sure.

Without time to ponder, he quickly grabbed a bottle of wine and made his way to Bernard.

He poured some red wine into Bernard’s glass, then poured himself a glass.

“Mr. Laurence, let's have a drink.”

Just now, he had offered Cedric a full glass of wine. Breaking his own rule once, he had to keep it up. So, the glass he offered to Bernard was also filled to the brim.

Yeager drained his glass in one go, while Bernard only took a sip. It seemed like a gesture of respect for Yeager, yet also a bit awkward.

Yeager was good at reading the room, so he didn't say anything. He just glanced at the wine glass, then smiled friendly at Bernard.

“Mr. Laurence, take your time.”

Yeager wanted to leave after finishing his drink, but how could Bernard let him go so easily?

“Aidyn also wants to drink with you, hope you don't mind?”

Aidyn, who was engrossed in his food, immediately put down his fork and knife and picked up his wine glass when he heard Mr. Laurence called his name. He stood up and approached Yeager.

“Come on, Dr. Yeager, it's a great day. Let's get a little tipsy…”

Aidyn had a strong build. When he put his arm around Yeager's shoulder, there was nothing Yeager could do but to be dragged to the corner to drink.

Eleanor glanced at Yeager, who was being forced to drink by Aidyn, and wanted to say something but found her hand being held by Bernard.

“Don't worry, Aidyn knows his limits.”

“I know.”

Eleanor's gaze fell on Hailey who kept her head down.

“I'm worried that Hailey would feel upset since Yeager is her boyfriend.”

Bernard's intention was to gauge Hailey's level of concern for Yeager.

If, even in such circumstances, Hailey still showed sympathy for Yeager, then Cedric had no chance at all...

Unaware of Bernard's motives, Eleanor stood up and approached Hailey, offering comfort

"Hailey, don't worry, Aidyn won't let Yeager drink too much."

"Um..." Hailey responded, feeling unsure and at a loss for words.

Caught in an awkward situation, Hailey found herself torn. If she knew that Bernard was aiding Cedric, stopping Aidyn from pressuring Yeager to drink would mean opposing her good friend's husband. Yet, if she allowed it to happen, she would feel guilty for betraying Yeager's pleading eyes. Hailey felt trapped in a dilemma.

From Bernard's perspective, Hailey's internal conflict suggested that Yeager wasn't as significant in her heart, leaving an opening for Cedric.

Recognizing this, Bernard lifted his gaze and subtly signaled Aidyn with a wave of his hand.

“Take it easy.”

Only then did Aidyn pat Yeager’s back with a laugh.

“Dr. Yeager, you can hold your liquor pretty well. Next time we'll have another good drink, but that's enough for today.”