A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 992

The three of them were chinwagging at the restaurant, and Yeager went to apologize to Cedric.

Cedric, lying in his hospital bed, shot a cold glance at Yeager as he entered and then turned his gaze to the window.

Yeager had thought that, like last time, Cedric would lose control when he saw him.

But this time, Cedric was so cool, it looked like Hailey had straightened it out with him. He was probably over it for good.

Yeager walked up to him and just said, "Sorry."

He didn't specify what he was apologizing for, but Cedric got it.

His eyes were calm, no ripples, he just looked at Yeager with indifference.

"If I were you, I wouldn't apologize even if you broke my leg."

Why apologize? Isn't that just lowering his own status?

"In front of power, the ones who know the score are the clever ones. I'm different from you, I have people to take the fall for me."

Yeager's silence provoked a scoff from Cedric.

"You're Hailey's boyfriend. Even if you don't submit, Bernard wouldn't really harm you. You know this, right?"

Yeager's expression shifted as he realized Cedric's assessment was accurate. Bernard wouldn't actually take any significant action against him due to his respect for Hailey. The apology was likely a result of being compelled to do so in person.

However, in the past, Yeager's envy and jealousy were sparked when he witnessed Bernard utilizing his CEO status to seek justice for his brother. As a result of these irrational emotions, he used Garett to provoke and mock Cedric.

Looking back, Yeager understood that if he had focused solely on Cedric's obsession with Hailey, regardless of the means he employed, it would have been justified. Bernard wouldn't have had a reason to force him into an apology. However, the mention of Garett complicated matters.

Yet, when Yeager observed the contempt in Cedric's eyes, his feelings of regret vanished, and he shifted the blame onto Cedric, believing it was Cedric's fault.

If not for Cedric, how could he have said those words to provoke him, or put on a show in front of Hailey, let alone apologize to Bernard. It was all Cedric's doing!

"If you hadn't been so hung up on Hailey, I wouldn't have misunderstood you. Bernard wouldn't have come after me, and I wouldn't have had to apologize to you."

Cedric's eyelids slowly dropped.

Hailey's act of buying so much candy served as a reminder for Cedric to set clear boundaries. When he returned the candy, it symbolized an end to their previous relationship dynamic.

However, Dr. Yeager didn't fully grasp the significance behind Cedric's actions. He simply accepted the bag of candy and observed Cedric's pale expression silently.

In response, Dr. Yeager pointed out that on the day Cedric got so upset that he ended up in the emergency room, it was evident that he still cared about Hailey. Dr. Yeager questioned why Cedric was giving up on their relationship so easily.

It's possible that Cedric used returning the candy as an excuse, employing a strategy of retreating to ultimately advance and demonstrate his magnanimity.

"If she loved me, I wouldn't give up."

His words implied that only by realizing Hailey didn't love him could he regain his sanity.

"You're right. If she loved you, she wouldn't be with me. You should let go sooner. It's a kind of release for you because..."

Yeager paused, hands in his pockets, looking down at Cedric from above.

"A guy like you, with a background, good looks, a hacker genius, the title of playboy suits you better."