A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel 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.

Their relationship was doomed from the start, beginning with a deal, ending with betrayal.

First, they betrayed each other physically, then emotionally. Regardless of the reason, there was a price to pay.

The pain Eleanor endured was her price. Now, having left the past behind, they were both back on track. Yet, what they had experienced was real, leaving behind regret that couldn’t be erased...

With her arms around her, Hailey couldn't help but tighten her grip, "Eleanor, if you can't be together, let him go."

Her five years with Bernard were truly tough, and the breakup hurt a lot. They simply weren't a good match.

Eleanor simply nodded, then released Hailey, saying tiredly, "Hailey, I'm exhausted. Can I rest here for a bit?"

Wiping away her tears, Hailey quietly suggested, "Go take a shower in the bathroom, change into some clean clothes, then rest well."