A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1221

Hailey was dumbstruck, staring at him, completely in disbelief.

"You're forcing me."

"Yeah." Cedric shrugged indifferently, "I am forcing you, so what?"

His arrogant attitude left Hailey speechless.

She tried to ignore him, attempting to leave, but he pulled her back.

"If you don't want me rummaging through your room, give me your documents."

On hearing this, Hailey frowned.

"My records are incomplete, I'm an orphan."

"Don't lie to me, I've seen them in your house before."

Now an adult, Hailey frowned even more at his words.

"Even if I give you those documents, you can't force me to marry you if I don't agree."

"So…" Cedric leaned towards her, gripping her shoulders, "I'm begging you."

His words hit Hailey like a ton of bricks, causing her some pain.

She looked up at his handsome face, which began to overlap with the one in her memory.

In that moment, she deeply felt her love for him, which might have silently increased over time.

She knew, once she fell for Cedric, it would be hard for her to let go of him in this lifetime. Faced with such clear consciousness, would she choose him again?

"Forget it, what use is my begging?"

She didn't respond, Cedric suddenly let go of her, moved to the dresser, opened the drawer, and started rummaging.

Hailey watched Cedric's back, her heart filled with complex emotions, wave after wave, leaving her at a loss.

She knew, if she chose him, she would have to accept the constant appearance of other women beside him, be they pursuers or otherwise, she would have to endure.

Even if it was just an unborn baby, she was still emotionally bound. Just like she didn't want to fall for Cedric, but still did, no matter how hard she tried to suppress these feelings, she couldn't change it.

Hailey gave a bitter smile, stood up with the help of the sofa, looking at Cedric who was standing next to her. His face was filled with anger, but because he had done something wrong unintentionally, he reached out to her, then awkwardly withdrew his hand.

"Do you really want to get married?" she asked.

Cedric clenched his fists, staring at Hailey, said coldly, "The child can't be motherless."

"Are you marrying me just because of the child?" she pressed.

See, that's the problem. She didn't trust him, she didn't trust him in any way.

"What do you think?" he countered.

Hailey didn't answer, just looked at him. Cedric sighed helplessly.

"Hailey, if I only wanted a child, I wouldn't want to marry you."