A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 995

Hailey's eyes were filled with mixed emotions, slowly slipping into disappointment. "Ever since we started dating, there were only two instances - once in B City, and now. All the other times, Cedric has kept his promise, avoiding me whenever he sees me, never bothering me. But you always suspect that he's hanging around me, does this mean that in your heart, you also think I'm a person who can't make up her mind, is that it?"

The voice struck Yeager's heart like a hammer, making him feel a sense of guilt. "It's not like that. I believe in your character, and I know you have been rejecting Cedric. It's Cedric's own instability that led him to disturb you, even when you have a boyfriend. It's his fault, and I'm also at fault for doubting you. I'm sorry for being too direct in my words and disappointing you."

Hailey watched him silently for a while and then calmly said, "I think... we might not be right for each other. We should end this relationship."

Upon hearing this, Yeager immediately felt panicked. "Hailey, please don't do this. My parents know you're the girl I've liked since high school. They hold you in high regard, which is why they put aside all their work and took a long leave just to visit you. Don't break up with me now because of the situation with your ex-boyfriend. I can't bear it, and neither can my parents..."

Hailey was an orphan, and because it involved his parents, she felt that breaking up with Yeager would be disrespectful to them, especially since they had come specifically to see her...

As Hailey hesitated, Yeager grabbed her hand, and suddenly, blood began to flow from his hand, staining the bandage and turning his hand's back a bright red. The blood also dripped onto Hailey's hand.

Yeager let go of her, raised his bloody hand, and held it out to Hailey. "Hailey, you know what, under Bernard's oppression, all I could do was resist..."

In reality, Bernard hadn't said anything. It was Yeager who had provoked him first, but Yeager insisted on twisting the story. If Liana were there, she'd definitely call him out.

But Liana wasn't there, and Hailey didn't know the specifics, she only knew what Yeager had told her. Now with Yeager's words, she didn't know how to respond.

Seeing Hailey's silence, Yeager's voice carried a hint of resentment. "Hailey, this battered hand was hurt by Bernard. To be honest, I've already paid a heavy price for falsely accusing Cedric. It should be enough, so... you shouldn't break up with me as punishment, it's too cruel..."

Hailey looked at his bloodied hand, unsure of who was right and who was wrong.

As she felt lost, Yeager kept begging Hailey, hoping that she would give him another chance for their parents' sake.

Hailey stared at his hand for a long time, but didn't express any intention of forgiving or not forgiving him. She just asked Marina to bring the first aid kit to stop the bleeding and change the dressing.

After the bandage was done, Hailey used the lateness of the hour as an excuse for Yeager to leave first. She would think it over and discuss it later. Yeager had no choice but to leave with heavy steps.