Chapter 1001 The folks in the ward quieted down, with a good number of eyes trained on Robin on the hospital bed.
Having a thing for another manâs wife? Not exactly something to brag about, right? Robin canât be that desperate for a woman, can he?
Robinâs heart skipped a beat, but only for a moment. He quickly masked his feelings.
âIâm not blind, you know.â
He shot Bemard a quick glance, his face brimming with obvious distaste as if Eleanor was some kind of demon.
Bernard stared into Robinâs eyes, trying to read him. All he got was disdain and contempt.
âSo why on earth would you want her to take care of you then?â
Robin crossed his arms nonchalantly, lifting his chin as he responded.
âWe owe her mom a favor. I wanted to make it up to her, strengthen ties, give her something back.â
With that, Robin looked at Bernard again, not sure if he was hiding something or just trying to put him at ease. He didnât beat around the bush âTurns out her mom isnât part of our family after all, but she grew up with us. You could say weâre cousins.â
Bernardâs icy gaze remained fixed on Robin, almost as if he could peer into his soul. Despite his heart racing, Robin refused to avert his eyes, allowing Bernardâs intense stare to continue. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Bernard withdrew his cold gaze and issued a warning in a detached manner, âYou better not have any ulterior motives, or else III break your legs!
As the suspicion in Bemardâs eyes gradually faded, Robin felt an overwhelming sense of relief, though he couldnât quite understand why. After all, he didnât even have any feelings for Eleanor. He only recalled her face, so why did he experience guilt in front of Bernard?
This perplexing feeling bothered Robin. âDo you think your wife is some kind of treasure? That everyone should adore her the way you do and treat her like sheâs some precious gem?â
Bernard flicked his sleeve. âThe best treasures in the world canât compare to my wife. You could only be jealous.â
Robin nearly exploded, âJealous? Me, the head of the Spencer family, jealous of you?!â
He asked thrice in a row, but Bernard couldnât care less, even chuckling, âWho knows?â
Robin turned red with rage, âWeâre on par in terms of family background and looks, what do I have to be jealous of?!â
A hint of amusement flashed in Bernardâs eyes, âI have a wife, but you donât.â
Robin, who had always been in competition with him, was speechless...
He clenched his fists, grinding his teeth, âOne day, Iâll marry a woman better than your wife. How will you compete with me then?!â
Bernard smirked, ignoring him, âLetâs get back on track. My wife is not going to take care of you. You better think of something else.â
Robin turned away. âI thought I made it clear. Thereâs no room for negotiation.â
Bernardâs icy gaze fell on him again, âSo, you insist on my wife taking care of you?*
Robin raised an eyebrow casually, âNot necessarily. You could take care of me.â
Cedricâs parents stood at the entrance of the ward. Hearing this, they exchanged worried glances.
Bernardâs thick eyelashes dropped slightly. After a pause, he looked at Robin again.
âIâll hand over a major project to you. Thatâs my offer. If you refuse, just wait and see.â
The man got up and left, his arrogant figure making Robinâs face darken instantly.
âBernard, you need my help now, and you dare to threaten me?!â
Bernard paused, his hand in his pocket, before turning around to face Robin. With a smirk on his face, he looked down at him and said, âWhether I have the guts or not, thatâs for me to decide. Think it over and give me a call.â
As Bernard walked away, the atmosphere in the ward was tense, and everyoneâs attention shifted to the fuming Robin Elbert tried to offer some advice, saying, âYou seem to be really losing to him...â
Before Elbert could finish his sentence, Robin lashed out and swung at him. Fortunately, Elbert managed to dodge in time. Confused, Elbert exclaimed, âIâm on your side! Why would you hit me?â
âBecause youâre undermining me and boosting his ego. Thatâs why you deserve it!â Robin retorted, his fists clenched in anger, especially when he noticed Cedricâs parents outside the door, making his frustration even worse.
A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
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âMark my words, I wonât let Cedric off easily. He better be ready for the law!â
Seeing that Robin was unreasonable, Cedricâs parents didnât say anything more and followed Bernard out.
After they got home, Cedricâs mother, Latonia, thought for a while, then asked the driver to take her to Fiord Roundabout.