A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292 

The moment Hailey finished speaking, she caught sight of the black umbrella Eleanor was clutching. She eyed the umbrella, then glanced at Eleanor’s pale face, but didn’t ask any questions. 

Asking the housekeeper for a towel, she helped Eleanor dry her rain–soaked hair and cheeks. 

Afterwards, she softly suggested, “Eleanor, how about you go take a hot bath? I’ll make you some ginger tea, it’ll be ready by the time you’re out.” 

With that, Hailey gently ushered Eleanor towards the bathroom. Suddenly, Eleanor’s eyes welled up with tears and her face turned ghostly pale 

Seeing this, Hailey couldn’t help but sympathize, “Did Bernard say something to you, Eleanor…” 

Although Hailey wasn’t exactly sure what transpired after Bernard had taken Eleanor away, she could sense Eleanor’s pain. 

Hailey opened her arms and quietly reassured, “Whatever happened, Eleanor, I’m here for you. Whenever you need me, I’m just here.” 

Upon hearing this, Eleanor finally let her tears flow. 

She dove into Hailey’s embrace like a child, shedding any pretense and crying her heart out. 

“Hailey, he really did…love me.” Eleanor said. 

Turned out, Bernard had been living a tough life since childhood. 

Everything he cared about got ruined by his own mother. 

He was cold to Eleanor in public only to protect her from getting hur 

He remembered Eleanor’s phone number. 

He didn’t sleep with Sophie. 

He didn’t treat her as a replacement. 

He felt desperate for her. 

He truly loved her… 

All these belated truths made Eleanor’s heart heavy and suffocating. 

Hailey now knew that after Bernard took Eleanor away, Eleanor believed in his love. But for Eleanor, who had already experienced a metaphorical death once, was this late realization of any use? 

Hailey gently pat Eleanor’s back, “You now know he loved you, Eleanor. What do you plan on doing next?” 

Through her tears, Eleanor confessed, “I forgave him, but I also rejected him. Hailey, there’s no way for us anymore.” 

Before learning all these truths, Eleanor had already made her decision. 

The past was in the past, left behind three years ago. Back then, they had plenty of time, but never once confessed their love to each other. 

He thought her dreaming of Garett meant she didn’t love him. And Eleanor, afraid of Bernard’s changing attitude, never dared to speak up.