A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 836

Even though she knew Yeager Alis wouldn't exactly be thrilled about Cedric Laurence's visit, she still let him upstairs. If Yeager found out...

Seeing it from Yeager's perspective, Hailey felt she was being a total jerk. She quickly pushed Cedric away, creating some distance between them.

"It's chilly tonight; I'll get a blanket for him, and then I'll leave."

Cedric went over to the sofa, casually grabbed a throw blanket, and covered Yeager with it. He was so unceremonious that he ended up covering Yeager's entire face with it.

Hailey glared at Cedric, moved the blanket off of Yeager's face, and opened a window for ventilation before leaving.

Seeing that she had no intention of staying overnight, Cedric's gloomy face regained a bit of color.

They walked through the complex, one in front of the other, their silhouettes growing more and more distant under the dim streetlights.

Cedric, the one in front, would slow down every time he took a turn, waiting for the shadow behind him to catch up before continuing on.

After exiting the complex, they should have each driven their own cars, but Cedric knocked on Hailey's window as she got into her car.

"I've had a few drinks; I can't drive. Mind giving me a lift?"

"How did you get here, then?" Hailey glanced at him.

"I didn’t see any cops on the way."

"It'll be the same going back."

Hailey ignored him, buckling up and starting the car.

Cedric's hand reached in from the window, quickly pressing the unlock button.

Before Hailey could react, the back door was already open.

Hailey's car was quite small, so a bulky man like Cedric looked quite comical sitting inside.

"Didn't I buy you a car? Why are you still driving this clunker? I'm practically squished."

Cedric complained as he slouched in his seat.

"If you think it's cramped, you can drive your own car."

His sports car wasn't exactly spacious either; it was probably less roomy than hers.

Hearing Hailey suggest he drive his own car, Cedric stopped complaining.

Halfway through the ride, Cedric, who was clearly uncomfortable, couldn't help but grumble: "Next time, drive the car I gave you. This one's a junker."