Chapter 1366 The fact that Eleanor was Bernardâs wife was something the Sharp clan could have easily confirmed, but from the beginning, they refrained from bringing up Bernard in her presence, not even to ask about the child she was carrying.
Eleanor thought that the Sharps were unconcerned with who her husband was, only caring about her. Hence, they never brought the subject up. Now that Yates himself was asking, she made no attempt to evade the question.
After freezing in place for a few seconds, Eleanor turned to face Yates. âHeâs important,â she stated.
In her mind, he was important as the stars. But presently, Bernard was obscured by dark clouds, temporarily out of sight. Eleanor had to wait, wait for the clouds to disperse, before she could see him again.
Across half of the garden, Yates held Eleanorâs gaze. It was unclear what he was pondering, but after a long wait, he finally spoke, âIâve looked into it.
Bernard hasnât treated you well. He even endangered your life over another woman. Is such a man really that important?â
âThat was a misunderstanding from the past. We are married now, and we have a child. Letâs not dwell on past grievances,â Eleanor responded.
Besides, their relationship was none of anyone elseâs business, certainly not Yatesâ.
Standing beneath a tree, bathed in the light of a street lamp, her figure was somewhat blurred, yet the determination in her eyes was clear.
âHe seems to mean a lot to you, but what about him? Is a man who can easily abandon you in the face of danger and threats really worth loving?â
Eleanor paused for a long moment, then, under the lamplight, she looked at Yatesâ face, lined with the marks of a hard life and full of confusion.
âDo you think that only your love is love, and othersâ is not?â
Yates chuckled lightly and crossed the garden, stepping over the cobblestone path and passing a few small trees to stand before Eleanor, âSome have said my love is twisted. I admit it. But right now, weâre not talking about me. Weâre discussing your husband.â
Eleanor lifted her chin slightly, staring into Yatesâ defiant eyes, âWhat gives you the right to interfere in my affairs, and those of my husband, just because I agreed to come back and recognize my kinship?â
âI have no right to interfere, but Eleanor, I only want to understand you better, to care for you more. I mean no harm.â His eyes conveyed sincerity, devoid of ill intent.
Yet, Eleanor could distinctly feel that Yates did not want her to be with Bernard, âMr. Peterson had once approached the Laurence family regarding a marital alliance. It is evident that the Sharp clan does not oppose the Laurences, and is even quite pleased with their leader.â
If Yates were unaware of Bernardâs true identity, he would naturally be pleased with Bernard, even considering him as a son-in-law for the Sharps.
But now, the two were essentially on opposing sides. As men, they had to stand their ground and protect their own.
So, even if Yates was willing to spare Bernard for Eleanorâs sake, the other partners of Area Opaca wouldnât agree. And Bernard himself might not be willing to let go of past grudges, especially since Area Opaca had massacred many members of the Siren Organization.
7 Yates, being the man he was, considered all angles and made decisive decisions, even when it came to Eleanor, âI told you, Iâve looked into your past. I cannot forgive him on your behalf.â
The Sharps had a flawless way of speaking, making it hard for Eleanor to read them. So she decided to drop the topic.
âI just came back to recognize my kin. Donât meddle in my affairs.â
With that, Eleanor didnât wait for Yates to respond. She turned around and walked into the house.
The back door closed with a loud âbangâ, leaving Yates and the chilly wind isolated outside.
Yates stayed frozen in place for a moment, then the old butler came over with a blanket, draped it over him, and helped him back into the house.
That night, Eleanor pulled out a storybook on her phone and read a story to her unborn child, stroking her belly. Only then did she fall asleep peacefully.
1 Yates, on the other hand, spent the entire night awake, holding a picture of Pauline under a desk lamp, quietly contemplating the importance Eleanor spoke of. The following day, Yates allowed Eleanor to sleep in. Only then did he ask the butler to prepare a nutritious breakfast and fetch a thicker coat to wrap around her.
âYour two uncles and two cousins are waiting for you outside. Letâs go.â
Upon her arrival yesterday, Eleanor had met Yatesâ two sons. They were good-looking men, bearing a resemblance to Vanya. They were mature and composed. They werenât as enthusiastic as Yates, nor as curious as the three Sharp brothers. They simply welcomed Eleanor warmly as elder relatives and occasionally asked how she was doing.
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In fact, Eleanor preferred their company over Yatesâ. They didnât press her and genuinely cared for her, which was quite heartwarming.
The Sharp family car was a spacious, business-class vehicle. Her two uncles let her sit in the back seat, helped her buckle up, and even prepared sour dates and plums in case she felt car sick.