Chapter 908 Elbert, tailing behind, however, was left high and dry He watched as the blinds were pulled down, a slight crease in his brow He could get why Robin wouldnât let Bernardâs bodyguard in, but why was he also kept outside?
Inside the room, Robin closed the door, hands in pockets, walked towards them, his gaze landing on Eleanor.
âEleanor, come with me Robinâs smile seemed harmless enough, but his eyes told a different story His ill intentions had Eleanor on edge, but Berard, taking her hand, comforted her.
Though the undercover member from Siren Organization didnât make it in, Bernardâs presence was reassuring enough.
Eleanorâs heart began to steady Hand in hand with Bernard, she followed Robin through a series of white doors, till they reached the innermost hospital room.
As Robin pushed open the door, Eleanorâs gaze fell on the woman lying on the hospital bed â Wendy Pine.
She was past fifty, and the ravages of illness had erased her former beauty.
She looked frail, pale and thin, the apparent signs of severe illness, but the determination in her sunken eyes told a story of survival.
âVanya...â
Wendy was on oxygen. As soon as she saw Eleanor, her eyes widened âAre Are you here to take me?â
Eleanor tilted her head Wendy seemed shocked and afraid of Vanya coming for her. Did she feel guilty about something?
âMotherâ
Drawing near, Robin captured her hand, unraveling the truth with a gentle tone, âShe isnât Vanya. Sheâs Eleanor, Vanyaâs daughter.â
At the sound of her sonâs voice, a ripple of recognition flickered across Wendyâs eyes, deftly veiling the tremors of shock that sparked within, replaced by a vacant stare.
âSo sheâs her offspring. I thought she sought me out...
Wendyâs voice trailed off, as her hand extended, which Robin swiftly clasped.
With Robinâs aid, Wendy hoisted herself upright, prying open her fatigueâladen eyes to scan the duo standing sentinel at the door.
First, she perused Eleanor, then her gaze traversed to Bernard, a furrow creasing her brow as she discerned the chill radiating from him.
âMr. Laurence, could you step out for a moment? I need to have a word with Eleanor...â
She didnât even share a sentimental word about their reunion and wanted Bernard to leave right away. That was a bit too hasty âHeâs my husband. What canât be said in front of him?â
Eleanor quickly jumped to her husbandâs defense before Bernard could say a word Wendy, rebuffed by the younger generation for the first time, looked slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure âI didnât expect you to marry into the Laurence family. If your mother knew, sheâd be heartbroken. The Pine family and the Laurence family are sworn enemies...â
So youâre planning to guiltâtrip her using Vanya?
Even if her mother was a Pine, Eleanor wouldnât let Bernard leave over a family feud.
Eleanor didnât play along. âMy mother is long gone. How do you know she would be heartbroken? Have you asked her? Or have you seen her?â
Wendy didnât expect Eleanor to be so sharpâtongued. She figured with Eleanorâs resemblance to her mother, her personality would be just as mild and easy to manipulate A few exchanges later, Wendy realized Eleanor wasnât one to mess with, quickly adjusting her strategy and forced a smile onto her aged face.
âThe Laurence family has caused many deaths in the Pine family Iâm not ready to let go of that grudge yet, please forgive my earlier words if they offended you.â
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A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
ï¤Chapter 907 Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END)
ï¤Chapter 1765 (END)