A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1367

Seeing what was placed in her palm, Eleanor looked up at her older uncle, Cyril Sharp, who was

driving, and her second uncle, Derrick Sharp, in the passenger seat. They were both looking at her

through the rear view mirror.

“Don’t you like it?”

Eleanor shook her head. She used to dislike these things, but now that she’s pregnant, she’s

developed a longing for these sour foods.

“Thank you.” After thanking them, she opened the snack bag, took out a plum, and put it in her mouth.

The sour flavor quickly dissipated the stuffiness in the car.

Seeing her quietly munching on her snack, Derrick couldn’t help but smile. If his own sister was still

alive, she would probably look like this, right?

“Had we known about you earlier, we wouldn’t have waited for your grandfather to step in. Your uncle

and I would have been the first ones to bring you home.”

Eleanor held the bag in her hand, still silent. It’s not that she didn’t want to speak, but she didn’t know

what to say.

Understanding her shyness, Derrick straightened his posture after his comment and focused on the

road ahead, not bothering her anymore.

Sitting next to them, Yates glanced at his two sons and then at Eleanor’s snack. After a long pondering,

he took out a box of cookies from a nearby container and, mimicking his sons, offered it to Eleanor, “It’s

a long journey, eat some if you’re hungry.”

Eleanor looked at the box of cookies and slightly furrowed her brows.

“They are so dry, I can’t even swallow them.”

“Oh my bad.” Feeling a bit embarrassed, Yates took back the cookies and took out a bottle of water

instead, “Then have some water.”

Eleanor glanced at him, “I’m not thirsty.”

Everyone in the car laughed upon seeing this. It was quite rare to see the usually serious old man in

such an awkward situation.

“What’s that saying again?”

The brothers, born from the same mother, exchanged a glance, understanding each other’s thoughts,

“Missing the mark and making it worse”

The last three words were said quietly by Cyril, so Yates didn’t hear it clearly..

While Yates didn’t get it, the three young people in the backseat couldn’t help but smirk, especially

Peterson. Used to being oppressed by his grandfather, he hoped Eleanor would tease Old Yates more,

so he wouldn’t bully the young ones.

The journey to the cemetery was pleasant, with no discomfort. Everyone was considerate towards

Eleanor.

Before getting off the car, Cyril explained to Eleanor, fearing that visiting a cemetery while pregnant

might harm her unborn child.

“Traditionally, it’s not appropriate for a pregnant woman to visit a cemetery. But my father insisted on

bringing you here to see it, you don’t have to go in.”

Eleanor touched her belly. She didn’t believe in superstitions, so since they were already there, she

decided to pay her respects to the woman who had given life to her mother. Seeing Eleanor’s decision,

the Sharp family was surprised, but then they accompanied her into the cemetery, which was spacious

with fewer graves than one might expect. Pauline’s grave stood alone in a patch of greenery,

surrounded by flowers and trees. Clearly, Yates had genuine feelings for Pauline.

The Sharp family paid their respects to Pauline, while Eleanor silently spoke to the photograph on the

tombstone.

“Mother, I’ve seen your mother now. I know her name, when she was born, when she died, and where

she is now. I’ve seen her for you and paid my respects. May she rest in peace.”

Yates, dressed in a suit, stood in front of the tombstone, not touching it and mumbling as he usually

did. He was still upset with Pauline for sending their daughter away and using this method to take

revenge on him.

After everyone had paid their respects and slowly left the cemetery, only Yates lingered before turning

around.

Pauline, I’ve found our daughter’s descendants. Rest assured, I’ll take good care of them.

Before getting into the car, Eleanor turned around to look at Yates. The old man with white hair was still

energetic, though his steps were a bit shaky.

Eleanor watched him for a few seconds before getting into the car. Peterson mentioned there was a

dinner party that evening, and he wanted to take Eleanor to get a makeover and buy some new

clothes.

Yates told the Sharps accompany her shopping and set a curfew for eight o’clock that evening.

The dinner wasn’t held in a fancy place, but in Pauline’s house. He believed that by hosting it there,

Pauline would be able to see it. Such a stubborn and devoted old man. The Sharp brothers, away from

their elders, seemed more relaxed. Bevis, who usually seemed rigid, was a different person behind the

wheel, driving the car like a sports car on the open road.

Antoine, worried that Eleanor might not feel well, asked Bevis to be careful while considering closing

the window. However, he saw Eleanor slightly turning her face to the wind.

He paused his hand that was about to close the window, “The roads here are wide, and there are many

trees. It feels nice to feel the natural breeze. Have you considered staying here permanently?”