A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 817

Hailey and Yeager had just checked out and were about to head back to A City when Cedric came rushing up to them.

His hair was all over the place from the wind, and his tie was all messed up. He looked like a hot mess.

Yeager, assuming that Cedric was up to no good again, stepped in front of Hailey and warned him.

"If you try anything funny, I won't hesitate to call the cops."

But for Cedric, this threat was as effective as a chocolate teapot.

His dark red eyes were fixed on Hailey, who was shielded by Yeager.

"I overheard what you told Veronica. I take it as a belated confession of your feelings."

"And since you've declared your feelings for me, I have to tell you, Hailey, I have feelings for you too, maybe even love, although I'm not quite sure yet."

His words were all over the place, and he reeked of booze, rambling like a drunken fool.

Hailey, as the person involved, was utterly baffled. Even if she could understand his words, she found it hard to believe that a playboy like him would say such things.

As an observer, however, Yeager saw right through Cedric's feelings...

This young man's sudden realization of love might have been late, but it was profound.

Who in this world could resist Cedric's relentless pursuit?

Yeager, feeling somewhat worried, stepped in front of Hailey again.

"Mr. Laurence, Hailey is my girlfriend. Your words are out of line."

Cedric shot him a sidelong glance, his eyes full of disdain.

"She's only your girlfriend, not your wife. I have every right to express my feelings."

With that, he pushed past Yeager, walked up to Hailey, grabbed her shoulders and asked, "Would you reconsider if I apologized to Yeager?"

He suddenly bowed his head, catching Hailey off guard.

Cedric willing to apologize to Yeager?

Was this the same arrogant and self-righteous Mr. Laurence?

While Hailey was still in shock, Cedric let her go and turned to face Yeager.

"I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, I once had feelings for you..."

But each time he left her coldly, her love for him faded a little more.

Even if Cedric now says he likes her, even mentions that he loves her, it's too late. She had a boyfriend already.

She believed that Yeager could give her a warm and secure home, while Cedric once said he would never marry her in his life.

Hailey didn't have the time or the energy to play emotional games with a restless man.

Who knows if he would get bored and chase other women after giving him another chance? Hailey didn't want to take that risk.

Upon hearing Hailey's response, Yeager breathed a sigh of relief and quickly led her away from the hotel.

After they got into the car, Hailey, who was sitting by the window, looked back at Cedric, who was still standing in the hotel lobby.

He stood there like a house of cards, ready to collapse at any moment.

But the man named Cedric seemed unafraid of falling, his eyes glued to her.

As the car quickly drove away, his figure gradually shrank in the rearview mirror until it disappeared.