Chapter 1387


    “Is it because there are cameras here that you can’t talk freely?” Eleanor asked pointedly, standing up


    quickly with the intention of finding Yates to turn off the surveince, only to be pulled back by Bernard.


    “Eleanor, the control room is Yates’ personal sanctuary; there’s no surveince here.”


    The entire control room of Area Opaca was the only ce without cameras. Yates wouldn’t allow


    anyone to pry into his privacy.


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    Eleanor surveyed the room, noting walls that carried the sheen of heavy metal and even the door was


    a massive b of steel, “How’s the soundproofing? I don’t want him eavesdropping…”


    Seeing Eleanor’s wary gaze, Bernard couldn’t help but curve his lips into an indulgent smile…


    “The soundproofing is top-notch. Besides, he doesn’t know who I really am. Why would he be


    interested in listening in?”


    Eleanor had guessed that Yates must have learned about Bernard’s true identity from Sophie, which


    was why his freedom was being restricted. But Bernard reassured her that Yates was clueless and held


    her hand tightly, offering a gentle and logical exnation.


    “If he knew about my true identity, how could I possibly be standing here unharmed before you?” His


    reasoning seemed sound, and Eleanor was inclined to believe him, though she still harbored some


    doubts, “But you…”


    Bernard knew what she was about to ask and softly cut her off.


    “Eleanor, the reason I haven’te home is that Sophie has been using my identity to threaten me.


    She’s forbidden me from leaving Area Opaca and from contacting anyone. To protect my identity, I’ve


    Bernard spoke these words to dispel all of Eleanor’s doubts. Only by alleviating her concerns could


    they part ways peacefully.


    Bernard was well aware that no matter what hints he gave or whether Eleanor suspected his


    predicament, it wouldn’t change the oue.


    Yates wanted aplete separation between them. If that didn’t happen, Bernard would never be free,


    and Eleanor’s unborn child would be in danger.


    His own capture or death didn’t matter to him, but the child Eleanor had struggled so hard to conceive-


    that he had to protect.


    The proud man, like an eagle under threat, being ckmailed by a woman-it pained Eleanor to hear it,


    and she couldn’t resist stepping forward to embrace Bernard, “Honey, now that you know who’s behind


    Area Opaca, you can leave. As for Sophie, I’ll deal with herter.”


    Feeling her soft body against his, Bernard’s frosted heart melted instantly, and he raised his arms to


    hold her close.


    She was protecting him in her own way, but regrettably, even without Sophie pushing her away, he had


    to push her away himself.


    “Eleanor.”


    “I’m here.” Eleanor answered with a twinkle in her eyes, seemingly thrilled to be called by her name


    once more.


    As Bernard looked down at Eleanor, the harsh words he needed to say just wouldn’te out; it felt


    too cruel. But the key to changing their situation was in his hands, and no matter how unbearable it


    was, he had to deliver the cruel truth.


    “I now know who founded Area Opaca, and I’ll find a way to leave. Don’t worry!”


    “OK.” Eleanor nodded, hugging Bernard tighter. As long as he was safe, she would be at ease.


    “There’s one more thing I need to tell you.”


    On hearing this, Eleanor lifted her smiling eyes to gaze at his stunning face, “Go ahead.”


    After a long preamble, Bernard finally mustered the courage to speak.


    The divorce papers I gave youst time… they’re valid. So, we are officially divorced.”


    The smile faded from Eleanor’s eyes, reced by a sudden surge of sorrow, “…What do you mean?”


    Bernard could feel his heart pounding, terrified of losing her but unsure of what to do except to hold her


    tight.


    After a few seconds of staring at him, Eleanor pushed away from his embrace, lifted her chin slightly,


    and locked eyes with Bernard, “Answer me.”


    As she pushed him away, Bernard heard the sound of his own heart breaking, apanied by the


    ticking of a countdown, hammering away at his chest. Once spoken, the hurtful words couldn’t be taken


    back. He had to endure the heart-wrenching pain, looking at her from a distance through all the barriers


    between them.


    “It means… we are truly divorced.”