Chapter 1396 Eleanor never bothered to meet with Cameron, the man who was supposed to be her father. In her eyes, he never earned that title, nor deserved her time. Yet through the surveillance feed, she witnessed the moment Cameron reunited with Sophie at the lower district.
Cameron was surprisingly affectionate with Sophie, rushing over to embrace her the moment he laid eyes on her, comforting her with the promise that as long as he was there, everything would be alright.
It wasnât that Cameron completely lacked the image of a father; he just never showed that side to Emilia or Eleanor. It seemed that in his heart, Sophie was his only child.
After coming to terms with this revelation, Eleanor had her closure. Some people were just dealt a rough hand in life, deprived of paternal love-an unfortunate but not uncommon fate.
The game in the lower district was about to start, and mysteriously, the pair breezed through the levels without so much as a scratch. They embraced tearfully after each victory, acting as if their lives were sacred, while Eleanorâs was expendable.
The more Eleanor watched, the more uncomfortable she felt. Just as she was about to turn away, Sophieâs scream pierced through the monitor. âHow could this happen? How could I choose wrong? Itâs not possible!â
They were at the seventh stage of District Aâs game, where a wrong choice meant falling into a pit of snakes. Instead of a trapdoor beneath their feet, this game featured a âGrim Doorâ that opened to seal oneâs fate.
Sophieâs disbelief was palpable as the Grim Door swung open. She glanced up at the camera with a look of betrayal and managed to utter, âWhy?â
before a robotic arm lunged out with incredible speed towards her.
Frozen in panic, she couldnât confront Yates; instead, she dashed towards Cameron, pleading, âDad, please, you have to save me!â
Cameron hesitated, fearfully stepping back as Sophie approached, âSophie,,...â
Sophieâs disappointment was crushing. âDad, Iâm your daughter, the one youâve cherished all my life. Why wonât you save me?â
After a momentâs hesitation, Cameron grabbed Sophie and ran, looking up at the camera, âEleanor, I was the one who went back to save you that day. Please, for the sake of me saving you, spare us. Iâm begging you.â
Eleanor was torn, her eyes welling up with the memories of Vanya and Emiliaâs tragic lives. âLetâs just scare them a bit more, then throw them back into the sea. Letâs not play this cruel game anymore.â
A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
ï¤Chapter 1395 But as Eleanor believed the game would pause, the guard, perhaps misunderstanding, hit the fast-forward button.
The robotic arm extended instantly, reaching out towards the running Cameron and Sophie with terrifying velocity.
Sophie, after a brief internal struggle, released Cameronâs grip and, mustering all her strength, pushed her father towards the robotic menace.
As Cameron looked on in disbelief, the robot seized his shoulders and hoisted him into the air, depositing him into the snake pit. The hissing of serpents filled the air.
Shaking with fear and regret, Sophie stumbled backward, managing to find the words, âDad, Iâm sorry. I didnât mean to kill you, I was forced.â
Cameron, strangled by snakes, saw the malice in his daughterâs eyes. As regret washed over him, he thought of Eleanorâs gentle face. He mouthed a silent apology to the camera, âElena, Iâm sorry...
Before he could say more, a snake slithered into his open mouth. After a couple of desperate gulps, Cameron was gone.
Eleanor, witnessing this, felt her heart stop. Tears streamed down her cheeks for reasons she couldnât quite grasp-shock, understanding Cameronâs last words, or perhaps pity for a man betrayed by the daughter he adored. Did Cameron regret his past actions? Did he rue the day he chose Sophie over Eleanor and her mother, leaving them behind?
But regrets were meaningless now. Cameron was dead, and with him, the end of their feud. As for Sophie...
After muttering a few hollow apologies, she backed away from the Grim Door, slumped against the cold white wall, and sat down, hugging herself tightly.
âBlame Eleanor, Dad. If she hadnât forced us into this game, youâd still be alive. Itâs her fault. Make sure you haunt her as a vengeful ghost!â
Sophie wrapped her arms around herself tighter, her face devoid of any regret. She blamed Eleanor for everything, as if she wasnât the one who had just condemned Cameron to a grisly fate.
Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END)
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