A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1451

Chapter 1451

Eleanor waved off Peterson casually, her tone light and unaffected, “It’s none of your business, Peterson. You were

following orders. Besides, you helped me out.”

Peterson’s gaze dropped, masking the guilt in his eyes. When he looked up again, it was to the swell of her pregnant

belly. “Have you picked out a name for the little one yet?”

Following his gaze, Eleanor glanced down and shook her head. “Not yet, got any suggestions?”

His eyes flicked to the man standing nearby, waiting patiently for Eleanor. “With him around, I wouldn’t dare

suggest a name for your kid.”

Eleanor looked up at Bernard, tall and striking, his handsome features edged with a noble chill. “He may seem

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frosty on the outside, but he’s soft on the inside. You’ll see, Peterson, once you get to know him.”

Bernard was always good to those he wanted to protect, those he valued. It was why guys like Caleb, Aidyn, and

Scott had pledged their loyalty to him for life.

“Get to know Bernard?” Peterson chuckled, a wry smile tugging at his lips. “I’ll come visit you and the little one, but

as for him, well, we’ve had our brawls in the Area Opaca.”

And because of Grandpa’s legacy, a cordial relationship between them was next to impossible. Of course, if

Peterson could settle the score for Grandpa and if Bernard was willing, he might let bygones be bygones for

Eleanor’s sake.

“You’ve fought with him?” Eleanor’s eyebrows knit together. “And… did you win?”

Challenged, Peterson rolled up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms with a cocky tilt of his chin. “You don’t think I

can win?”

Eleanor laughed at his bravado. “So, you’re pretty strong, huh?”

Peterson grinned. “You just think your husband can do no wrong.”

Their banter was cut short by Yates, who had been waiting patiently. “Time to board, kiddo.”

He looked Eleanor up and down, a note of approval in his voice. “You’re looking better, healthier, and a bit plumper

than a month ago. Seems you’ve been doing well.”

Eleanor’s good mood soured at the sight of Yates, her impatience clear. “I’m back in my own home, free from

captivity, of course I’m doing better.”

Her words were laced with sarcasm, leaving Yates feeling awkward and apologetic. “I’m sorry for what happened

before, but I really did think Bernard was bad news because of his beef with Area Opaca. I didn’t want you mixed

up in that.”

Eleanor had no interest in his excuses. “From now on, we keep to our own paths. If you

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threaten my husband again, don’t expect any kindness from me.”

Yates’s heart sank at his granddaughter’s coldness. “Honey, I won’t threaten Bernard anymore. I won’t interfere

with your life together.”

Eleanor gave him a frosty look and turned away, leaving Yates without a reason to stay. He stepped back to give

Peterson a moment to say goodbye.

Peterson, sensing the finality of their parting, opened his arms for a hug. “Let’s hug it out. Until next time.”

Eleanor, touched by her cousin’s affection, embraced him briefly before letting go.

Peterson stepped back with a wave. “If I think of a good name for the baby, I’ll let you know.”

Eleanor waved back, watching him blend into the crowd of suited and tied men heading into the airport. When he

was gone, she turned to Bernard, “Honey.”