Chapter 292 The moment Hailey finished speaking, she caught sight of the black umbrella Eleanor was clutching. She eyed the umbrella, then glanced at Eleanorâs pale face, but didnât ask any questions.
Asking the housekeeper for a towel, she helped Eleanor dry her rainâsoaked hair and cheeks.
Afterwards, she softly suggested, âEleanor, how about you go take a hot bath? Iâll make you some ginger tea, itâll be ready by the time youâre out.â
With that, Hailey gently ushered Eleanor towards the bathroom. Suddenly, Eleanorâs eyes welled up with tears and her face turned ghostly pale Seeing this, Hailey couldnât help but sympathize, âDid Bernard say something to you, Eleanor...â
Although Hailey wasnât exactly sure what transpired after Bernard had taken Eleanor away, she could sense Eleanorâs pain.
Hailey opened her arms and quietly reassured, âWhatever happened, Eleanor, Iâm here for you. Whenever you need me, Iâm just here.â
Upon hearing this, Eleanor finally let her tears flow.
She dove into Haileyâs embrace like a child, shedding any pretense and crying her heart out.
âHailey, he really did...love me.â Eleanor said.
Turned out, Bernard had been living a tough life since childhood.
Everything he cared about got ruined by his own mother.
He was cold to Eleanor in public only to protect her from getting hur He remembered Eleanorâs phone number.
He didnât sleep with Sophie.
He didnât treat her as a replacement.
He felt desperate for her.
He truly loved her...
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All these belated truths made Eleanorâs heart heavy and suffocating.
Hailey now knew that after Bernard took Eleanor away, Eleanor believed in his love. But for Eleanor, who had already experienced a metaphorical death once, was this late realization of any use?
Hailey gently pat Eleanorâs back, âYou now know he loved you, Eleanor. What do you plan on doing next?â
Through her tears, Eleanor confessed, âI forgave him, but I also rejected him. Hailey, thereâs no way for us anymore.â
Before learning all these truths, Eleanor had already made her decision.
The past was in the past, left behind three years ago. Back then, they had plenty of time, but never once confessed their love to each other.
He thought her dreaming of Garett meant she didnât love him. And Eleanor, afraid of Bernardâs changing attitude, never dared to speak up.
Their relationship was doomed from the start, beginning with a deal, ending with betrayal.
First, they betrayed each other physically, then emotionally. Regardless of the reason, there was a price to pay.
The pain Eleanor endured was her price. Now, having left the past behind, they were both back on track. Yet, what they had experienced was real, leaving behind regret that couldnât be erased...
With her arms around her, Hailey couldnât help but tighten her grip, âEleanor, if you canât be together, let him go.â
Her five years with Bernard were truly tough, and the breakup hurt a lot. They simply werenât a good match.
Eleanor simply nodded, then released Hailey, saying tiredly, âHailey, Iâm exhausted. Can I rest here for a bit?â
Wiping away her tears, Hailey quietly suggested, âGo take a shower in the bathroom, change into some clean clothes, then rest well.â