A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 986

If this were in the past, those words would've deeply affected Bernard. However, now he had Eleanor, so he was feeling much more relaxed.

"No one can replace Garett."

His point was that Garett wasn't Cedric. He wouldn't suddenly appear after they got married and attempt to go back in time. That scenario was not even a possibility.

"So, Mr. Laurence, do you think what Cedric did was unacceptable?"

Yeager had a talent for getting to the heart of the matter. This question was truly thought-provoking. Even Liana and Aidyn couldn't answer.

"I never said he messed up."

That was exactly the answer Yeager was fishing for. He couldn't help but let a satisfied smirk creep onto his face.

"Why are you getting in my face if you think Cedric made a mistake?"

"I'm here to address your framing of Cedric. Get it straight, Dr. Yeager," he clarified, showing his concern was solely about Cedric's situation, not Yeager's involvement with Hailey. But Yeager seemed to be blurring the lines between the two matters.

"Mr. Laurence, I framed him because he kept pursuing Hailey, attempting to restart their relationship. I felt I had a reason to act. So he should face the consequences, right?" Yeager defended himself.

It was only then that Bernard understood why Ms. Vulpe chose to forgive Yeager. "Dr. Yeager, you're quite the smooth talker. It's a waste of your talents to be a doctor," Bernard remarked, comparing Yeager's personal actions to his professional life.

Yeager didn't appreciate the comparison. "Mr. Laurence, becoming a doctor is my dream. Please don't make fun of it," he responded politely but with a hint of discomfort. It seemed Bernard had hit a nerve, and Yeager responded as if Bernard had crossed a line.

Bernard hadn't mocked Yeager's profession. He simply believed Yeager was deceptive and couldn't be trusted, just like a wolf in sheep's clothing—and in that regard, he wasn't wrong.

"You may have your reasons, but you shouldn't have manipulated Ms. Vulpe. It's shady and not above board."

Yeager shrugged it off, spreading his hands.

"So what? At least it keeps Hailey by my side, right?"