A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1263

Chapter 1263 

The rain had been pouring all night, not easing up until early morning. 

Bernard looked down at the woman in his arms, holding her for a while before slowly letting go. 

He thought Eleanor was asleep, so he slipped out of bed, picked up his clothes and tiptoed out of the room. 

Eleanor, still in bed, opened her eyes and watched his retreating figure. 

She heard him telling Bryson to look after her, reminding Scott to protect her, warning Nina not to sneak snacks and admonishing her to listen to Eleanor while he 

was away. 

He was saying his goodbyes. Eleanor knew this. Yet, compared to her crying and making a fuss ten days ago, she was much calmer now, seemingly accepting the fact that he was leaving. 

She lay there for a while, then, swallowing her pain, got up and went to the bathroom. After cleaning up, she sat at the vanity and put on light makeup, then took out a suitcase and went to Bernard’s dressing room. 

When Bernard returned from a call with Cedric, he saw a silver suitcase on the floor of the dressing room, and Eleanor, her back to him, was packing neatly folded clothes into the suitcase. 

Looking at her small, frail figure, Bernard’s heart ached, but he was rooted to the spot. 

After a while, Eleanor finished packing the shirts and was about to start on the pants when she saw the man behind her in the full-length mirror. 

She paused, swallowed her sadness, turned around, and smiled at Bernard, “Honey, I’m packing for you. Is there anything special you want to take with you? Just tell me, and I’ll do it.” 

Bernard lowered his eyelashes, hiding his reddened eyes, walked up to her, and held her tightly in his arms, “I don’t have anything special I want to take.” 

Eleanor could feel his reluctance, forced back her tears, and pushed him away, “Then you go do your thing. I’ll finish up here, then come find you.” 

Bernard wanted to tell her that the servants could do these things, but he knew that Eleanor just wanted to do something for him before his departure. 

He didn’t stop her, just said, “Okay.” 

Eleanor smiled at him, “Then go on, get busy.”. 

She didn’t want him to see her tears. If they were destined to part, she would send him off in her best state and let him leave without any worries.