A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 909

Though Eleanor harbored doubts, she forwent further contestation, merely offering a slight nod in response.

Noting Eleanor's lack of retaliation, Wendy caught the cue and ceased to provoke Bernard. Mustering her strength, she waved Eleanor closer.

"Would you mind drawing near so I can see you clearly?"

Up until this juncture, aside from Robin stationing his bodyguard at the door, and Wendy's fruitless endeavors to unsettle Bernard, Eleanor had remained unscathed.

This resulted in a ripple of perplexity washing over the pair. What was Wendy's endgame?

After exchanging querying looks, Eleanor and Bernard, still hand in hand, approached Wendy's bedside and perched themselves down.

Wendy, glossing over Bernard, stretched out her rugged, trembling hands towards Eleanor's visage.

"I always believed Emilia bore a striking resemblance to your mother, but it seems you mirror her even more distinctly..."

Her rough fingertips brushed against Eleanor's face, making her uncomfortable. She turned her head slightly aside.

"What do you want from me?"

Stop trying to manipulate me with family ties. Can you just spit out what you're after? Why this performance?

Wendy’s gaze seemed to casually slide over Bernard's face before she nonchalantly reached for Eleanor's hand.

"I just wanted to see you one last time. Now that I have, I'm satisfied..."