A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 908

Elbert, tailing behind, however, was left high and dry.

He watched as the blinds were pulled down, a slight crease in his brow.

He could get why Robin wouldn't let Bernard's bodyguard in, but why was he also kept outside?

Inside the room, Robin closed the door, hands in pockets, walked towards them, his gaze landing on Eleanor.

"Eleanor, come with me."

Robin's smile seemed harmless enough, but his eyes told a different story.

His ill intentions had Eleanor on edge, but Bernard, taking her hand, comforted her.

Though the undercover member from Siren Organization didn't make it in, Bernard's presence was reassuring enough.

Eleanor's heart began to steady. Hand in hand with Bernard, she followed Robin through a series of white doors, till they reached the innermost hospital room...

As Robin pushed open the door, Eleanor's gaze fell on the woman lying on the hospital bed - Wendy Pine.

She was past fifty, and the ravages of illness had erased her former beauty.

She looked frail, pale and thin, the apparent signs of severe illness, but the determination in her sunken eyes told a story of survival.

"Vanya..."

Wendy was on oxygen. As soon as she saw Eleanor, her eyes widened.

"Are...Are you here to take me?"

Eleanor tilted her head. Wendy seemed shocked and afraid of Vanya coming for her. Did she feel guilty about something?

"Mother."

Wendy, rebuffed by the younger generation for the first time, looked slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure.

"I didn't expect you to marry into the Laurence family. If your mother knew, she'd be heartbroken. The Pine family and the Laurence family are sworn enemies..."

So you're planning to guilt-trip her using Vanya?

Even if her mother was a Pine, Eleanor wouldn't let Bernard leave over a family feud.

Eleanor didn't play along, "My mother is long gone. How do you know she would be heartbroken? Have you asked her? Or have you seen her?"

Wendy didn't expect Eleanor to be so sharp-tongued. She figured with Eleanor's resemblance to her mother, her personality would be just as mild and easy to manipulate.

A few exchanges later, Wendy realized Eleanor wasn't one to mess with, quickly adjusting her strategy and forced a smile onto her aged face.

"The Laurence family has caused many deaths in the Pine family. I'm not ready to let go of that grudge yet, please forgive my earlier words if they offended you."