A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 973

Cedric's trying to get Hertha to leave right now, but she's still begging him to stay.

"Look, Hailey's already taken. You don't have to be so hung up on her. Let me stay with you."

Just as Cedric was feeling overwhelmed and about to push Hertha away in despair, Yeager unexpectedly appeared again, further aggravating the situation.

"What the hell are you doing back here?!" Cedric exclaimed in frustration.

Yeager casually strolled over, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand. "Just came to see your priceless face, mate," he replied with a smirk.

Ignoring Cedric's irritation, he placed the flowers on the bedside table and then turned to look down at Cedric with an almost taunting expression.

"You had that accident because you saw me and Hailey kissing, didn't you?"

Since his rival had already spilled the beans, there was no point in Cedric playing coy.

"What's it to you!"

Yeager chuckled, bent down to pick up an apple from the floor and gave it a spin.

"Maybe it's none of my business. Just thought you should know that I've kissed Hailey many times behind your back."

Cedric felt a chill run down his spine. His blood seemed to turn icy, sending shivers down his body.

Noticing the dramatic change in Cedric's emotions, Yeager's smirk deepened.

"Do you want to hear... more... about me and Hailey?"

"Shut up!"

Cedric roared. His heart rate monitor beeped faster, reflecting just how furious he was.

Even though Hertha really disliked Hailey, she thought Yeager was being a total jerk for saying those things while Cedric was injured, so she couldn't help but butt in.

"Watch your mouth. You're asking for trouble."

Yeager cast a glance at Hertha, clearly not giving a damn. He handed the apple he just picked up to Cedric.

Cedric, still seething with anger, managed to utter a threat despite his fury. "Yeager, once I'm back on my feet, you're gonna pay!"

Hailey's sympathy for Cedric began to mix with complex emotions. She tried to mediate the situation. "Cedric, Yeager came to visit you out of kindness. Even if you're upset, there's no need to blow up at him."

Hearing this, Cedric was so mad he could hardly contain himself. His eyes turned bloodshot.

"Hailey, do you know what he just said to me, he..."

"No matter what he said, I trust him."

This statement from Hailey was even more hurtful than Yeager's accusation.

Cedric's bloodshot eyes gradually dimmed, filled with despair.

Unfortunately, the pain in his spine was pulling at every nerve, making his heart race and his body shake.

"Hailey, take your fiance and get out. I don't want to see you again..."