A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1103

Hailey rolled up to a swanky hotel in the city. She whipped out her phone, double-checked the room number, and then pushed open the door.

Inside, it was pitch-black, no lights, no curtains drawn. She couldn't see a thing. But the stench of alcohol hit her nose, strong and offensive.

The staffer trailing behind her flicked on the lights, explaining, "Ms. Vulpe, Mr. Laurence is knocked out inside. Our staff couldn't wake him, we need you to take him home."

The staffer handed Hailey a bill, "That'll be fifty grand, would you mind settling the bill for him, Ms. Vulpe?"

Hailey glanced at the bill, not surprised at all. Cedric always had a taste for the finer things, especially good booze. She reached into her bag, handed over a card, and then headed into the room.

As she stepped in, she saw a classy man sprawled out on the couch. His blazer was draped over his stomach, his white shirt was unbuttoned at the collar revealing a tempting neck and well-defined collarbone.

Underneath the light, there was a faint blush on his face, giving his already fair skin a rosy hue.

Cedric was fast asleep, eyes shut. He looked like a resting butterfly.

His thick hair was brushed back, revealing his forehead. A few strands had fallen loose, probably from tossing and turning, giving him a disheveled look.

Seeing Cedric like this reminded Hailey of why she had fallen for him in the first place.

After watching him for a while, she crouched down and nudged him, "Mr. Laurence, wake up. I'm here to take you home."

"Hailey, my head... Get me some hangover pills..."

His words stopped him and Hailey in their tracks. He was facing the couch, there was no way he could see her. How did he know she was there?

Cedric paused, then chuckled bitterly. The Hailey Vulpe now was no longer the one who cared for him like before. Why would she bring him hangover pills?

He tossed the pillow aside, turned around, and saw Hailey holding a glass of water.

Upon realizing it was Hailey, Cedric was taken aback. "You... What are you doing here?"