Chapter 197
Chapter 197
ason’s words made Bernard’s grip on his hand tighten even more, his nails digging deep into his palm
he pain of his clenched fat couldn’tpare to the heart-wrenching pain in his chest.
he pain spread quickly through his entire body.
felt like he was being electrocuted, making every part of his body ache.
ut even with all this pain, he couldn’t believe Eleanor was drad
le didn’t even get a chance to see her onest time, how could she be gone?
leaner couldn’t be dead! She must have just gone into hiding, that must be it!
lernard’s bloodshot eyes looked past Jason and towards Hailey
When Hailey locked eyes with those crimson crbs, she couldn’t help but feel shocked.
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luch a cold man showed this much emotion?
lefore Haley could recover, Bernard suddenly grabbed her hand. “Take me to your ce!
With that, he started dragging her towards the helicopter
Bernard! What the hell are you doing?” Jason charged to stop him, but Aidyn blocked his way.
Seeing this, Jason’s bodyguards quickly stepped in to fight Aidyn
Lidymis men joined the fray.
The two sides shed, hut Jason’s side was outnumbered, and at he could do was watch as Herrard
took Hailey away “Bernard, if you do anything to Hailey, I swear I won’t let you get away with it?
gnoring him, Bernard continued to pull Hailey toward the helicopter.
After getting her or the helicopter, he personally piloted it towards the apartment.
Hailey sat in the cabin, watching Bernard, who did his best to stay calm but looked very pale.
He seemed to have almady epted Eleanor’s death, but couldn’t face it
Now he was taking Haley home to confirm it for himself.
What would he do after finding out the truth?
Bernard parked the helicopter and gestured for Hailey to lead him to the apartment.
Hailey gave him a dirty lock but still got off the helicopter and took him to the small apartment.
The ce was tiny and easy to see through, with only the door of the second bedroom closed.
Bernard strode up to the door.
He originally nned to push it open, but he hesitated, holding the doorknob.
He then knocked on the door, “Eleanor, open up.”
He knocked three times but no one inside answered.
Bernard’s heart couldn’t help but tighten, but he still cautiously said. “Eleanor, it’s me, please open the
door,”
It suddenly dawned on him how much he missed her and how much he wanted to hold her and whisper
her name softly.
He gathered his courage and pushed the door open, only to find a neat, cozy room with personal
belongings, but no Eleanor.
His heart sunk, but he still couldn’t ept the truth. He quickly checked the closets, living room,
kitchen, balcony, bathroom, and all the bedrooms, but there was no sign of Eleanor.
Desperate, he turned to Hailey and asked, “Where the hell did you guys hide her?”
Hadley didnt respond Watching Bernard stubbornly refusing to ept the fact of Eleanor’s death. She
suddenly felt that it was his deserved retribution. Bernard choked back his pain and stepped closer to
Hailey, his voice h oa rse, Ms. Vulpe, could you please tell her, if she’s willing to see me just one more
time, I promise I never bother her and Garett Falsey ever again I’m willing to..”
He took a deep breath and said word for word,” let her go, forever..”
With a nk expression, Holley replied, “Before she died, she used her final breath to try to see you
one more time, but your fancée answered the phone. You didn’t even save her number, but she was by
your side for five years. How could you be so heartless?”
Hailey’s eyes began to water as the continued, “Laurence, she died with regrets and resentment. What
right do you have to ask her to see you again? Besides, how could a person who has passed away
come to see you?