A Second Chance at Forever ( Eleanor Shultz )
A Second Chance at Forever Chapter 1012

Chapter 1012

After getting a good grasp on Hailey’s past, Janice chuckled and said, “Ms. Vulpe, here’s the thing. I’m kinda nosy about Yeager’s affairs. He’s a total bookworm, only knows how to hit the books, totally clueless about the ways of the world and courting girls. Being his mom, I tend to fret a bit more. But hey, that’s just how all parents are, you get me, right?”

Hailey, an orphan, get what exactly? Feeling a bit fidgety, she forced a smile, made a quick excuse, and said, “Excuse me, I need to use the restroom. You guys take your time.”

Once Hailey had left, Janice’s elegant smile faded. “Yeager, she might sound convincing, but I don’t buy that someone who’s been around the block in the entertainment industry could be squeaky clean.”

In a posh round booth nearby, a man leaned back against a Cartier–upholstered couch, tilted his head slightly, his hair falling with it, his sharp eyes glued to the lamp–lit red wine in his glass.

Chase, sitting beside him, seemed eager to eavesdrop. He swiftly took out his phone and aimed the microphone towards the neighboring table.

Yeager was aware of Hailey’s past relationship with Cedric, but he hadn’t spilled the beans to his parents. Now hearing Janice say this, he was reminded of Hailey and Cedric’s past, a bit unsettled, but not feeling any disgust. “If she’s not innocent, your grilling won’t make her slip up. Why still doubt her?”

Janice frowned, “Look at her looks, her figure, even her stride oozes sex appeal. How could such a beautiful and attractive woman be completely spotless? I just can’t buy it.”

Yeager’s father, Ableson Alis, followed Janice’s gaze, taking a gander at Hailey heading to the restroom: “She’s quite a looker, any average Joe would have a thing for her, not to mention those men frequenting entertainment venues. Any high roller could make her kneel. Her words seem a bit far from reality.”

Janice nodded, “Right, your dad and I can easily see through a girl. This Ms. Vulpe doesn’t play by the rules. If she marries you, she might…”

Yeager disagreed, “Hailey isn’t like that, she would never betray me…”

Janice retorted, “Even if you trust her character, I still can’t stand her.”

Yeager got a bit antsy, “Mom, didn’t you already agree? Why are you backing out now?”

Janice patted Yeager’s arm, “Boy, she’s an orphan with only a high school diploma, no background, no culture. How are you going to take her abroad? Even introducing her to our friends would feel awkward.”

Yeager wanted to argue, but he found some sense in what Janice said.

Seeing Yeager unable to refute, Janice pressed on, “She’s been married before, spent a lot of time in nightclubs, and her background is worlds apan from yours. You come from an academic family, everyone is involved in scholarly research. Not to mention, you’re a promising young doctor, with potential to nab a Nobel Prize in Medicine. Once you get that, your status will skyrocket. How could someone like Ms. Vulpe match up to you?”

Yeager didn’t accept this. “No matter how great I am, I only want Hailey. I’ve liked her since high school, how can I be satisfied without her?”

Seeing his determination, Janice sighed helplessly, “I know your stubbornness. You never let go of things you can’t get. But bringing someone like Ms. Vulpe home would be a bit disgraceful. Why not choose Bernice instead, she and the child…”

At that moment, Ableson coughed, which prompted Janice to swiftly change her topic, “…she’s overseas, waiting for you…

Yeager’s usually handsome face turned somber, and he spoke firmly, “Mom, Bernice and I are history. Don’t bring her up in front of me.”

Seeing her son’s cold reaction, Janice had no choice but to agree, “Alright, alright, I won’t mention her again. But once you’ve won the medical prize, there’ll be countless accomplished ladies abroad vying for you. I just hope you won’t rush into marriage. Think it over once you’ve received the award, okay?”

Yeager appeared a bit impatient as he responded, “I’ll make my own decisions. And Mom, your questioning earlier made Hailey uncomfortable. I didn’t intervene out of respect for you as my mother, I let you have your moment. But when Hailey comes back, please say some kind things and be a bit more courteous.”

Janice got the hint. Her son still wanted to marry Hailey Vulpe. Although she was reluctant, she had to play along for the time being. She would replace a way to break them up later. “Fine, you’re my pride and joy. I’ll listen to you…”