A Second Chance At Forever

heir agreement. She had to be completely clean without any trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him. She followed his pre

ing with work. He glanced at her and said, "Come here." His voice w

ickly walked up to him. Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his e

only purpose when they met. Despite his noble appearance, he woul

athroom. She noticed a tall figure reflected on the frosted glass and was taken aback. In the past, he w

und of water ceased, and he emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel. Water droplets fell from hi

yes conveyed a sense of detachment. He looked good, yet the chill

nced at her with a cold stare. "You don'

looking at her, Bernard handed her a document.

nally realized the truth: Bernar

five years, and she knew this day would come eventually, but she never thought it would end like this. There was no explanation, no

half a year left, can't y

l the very end. Bernard remained silent, his eyes cold and devoid of any hesitation, as if he w

g the contract, she mustered a forced laugh and tried to appear calm and satisfied. "Don't take it so seriously. I was just jokin

that seemed to hold a hint of excitement. It appeared that she felt relieved. He fr

ounger. I should be getting married and having kids,

nt of Bernard, she wanted to preserve her dignity. Mustering strength, she sm

t her silently before reaching for his wristwatch

e said, as his

anyone touching his belongings, but he didn't react when she mention