A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 955

After pulling an all-nighter solving problems, Bernard lifted his gaze from the computer screen and spotted Eleanor, cozily wrapped in a blanket, snoozing away on the sofa.

Sunlight poured over her, casting a golden glow, a picture of summer enchantment that stirred the heart, and brought a smile to Bernard's eyes.

He kept his gaze on Eleanor, and after a while, he got up and walked over to her, gently poking her cheek with his long fingers. "Wakey wakey."

She swatted his hand away and turned her back to him. "Shush, I'm sleepy."

Bernard patiently bent down. "Didn't we agree that you'd reward me once I finished the problems?"

In her half-awake state, Eleanor's heart raced, but she kept feigning sleep. "Babe, I'm so tired, tonight's..."

With a light laugh, Bernard responded, "Sweetheart, if you delay the deal, you owe me double, you know."

Eleanor couldn't care less and nodded. "Double it is then."

When night fell, she continued to make excuses and play coy.

Seeing through her tactics, Bernard reached over and indulgently ruffled her hair.

"So, you better be ready and stay put at home."

His voice was somewhat cold, sending a shiver down Eleanor's spine, uncertain of the horrors that awaited her that night...

After intentionally putting some pressure on her, Bernard left the study room, freshened up in the bathroom, and hurriedly dashed off to the Lawrence Group.

While in the car, Bernard received a video call from Caleb.

"Sir, I... want to take a five-month leave to spend time with Katharine. Is that okay?"