A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 3

Eleanor, lugging her suitcase, arrived at her bestie Hailey Vulpe's place.

She raised her hand, gave a gentle knock on the door, and stood nearby, quietly waiting.-

Both she and Hailey were orphans; they grew up together in the orphanage, like sisters.

She remembered when Bernard took her away, Hailey said to her, "If he ever dumps you, remember to come back home."

It was these words that gave Eleanor the courage to say no to Bernard's house.

Hailey swiftly opened the door, and upon seeing Eleanor, her mouth immediately curved into a smile.

"Eleanor, what brings you here?"

Eleanor tightened her grip on the suitcase and confessed somewhat timidly, "Hailey, I've come to stay at your place."

Only then did Hailey notice the suitcase in Eleanor's hand, and her smile froze. "What happened?"

Eleanor put on a brave face and smiled, "I ended things with him."

Hailey gazed at Eleanor, who was trying her best to maintain her smile.

Her tiny face looked gaunt, with sunken eye sockets and a pale complexion.

Standing in the cold wind, her body was so frail that it looked like a piece of paper.

Seeing Eleanor like this, Hailey suddenly felt a heartache.

She quickly stepped forward and tightly hugged Eleanor, "Don't be sad, you still have me."

Hearing these words, Eleanor couldn't help but tear up.

She hugged Hailey back, gently patting her on the back, "I'm fine, don't worry."

Hailey knew she was just trying to comfort her.

She knew very well how much Eleanor loved Bernard.

For the past five years, Eleanor had been working her butt off to pay back the million dollars to Bernard.

She naively thought that if she did that, she could change his impression of her.

But in the end, she was still mercilessly dumped by Bernard.

Hailey suddenly remembered that rainy night five years ago...

If Eleanor hadn't sold herself for Garett Falsey, she would never have met Bernard.

And she would've been happy.

Eleanor was touched and whispered a "thank you" before heading to the bathroom with teary eyes.

Fate had never favored her.

Since it was destined to part ways, she would spend her last three months by Hailey's side.

The next morning, she got dressed up and, after covering up her pale complexion with makeup, went to the office to resign.

She had just taken her seat and was about to turn on her computer to write her resignation letter when her colleague Jeannie leaned over.

"Eleanor, have you seen the email?"

Eleanor shook her head. She hadn't had time to check her email since Bernard had taken her away over the weekend.

Jeannie quickly relayed the information, "Rosita sent a personnel announcement stating that the chairman's daughter will assume the role of president today."

Eleanor had no recollection of the chairman's daughter and held no interest in the matter. After all, she intended to resign, so it made no difference to her who took over the position.

However, Jeannie displayed great enthusiasm, remarking excitedly, "I heard she just returned from studying abroad. She holds a Ph.D. in business management but lacks practical experience. Assuming the role of president immediately, isn't she concerned about becoming the subject of gossip?"

Amanda, seated beside Jeannie, scoffed, "Who would dare to gossip about her? She happens to be Mr. Laurence's first love, you know."

At the mention of Mr. Laurence, Eleanor's finger paused momentarily on the mouse.