A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 185

Jason leaned against the wall, slowly making his way into the emergency room.

A small and delicate figure lay motionless on the operating table, appearing almost lifeless. Only her eyes, hidden behind long lashes, betrayed signs of movement, suggesting she was still clinging to life.

Her face had been wiped clean of the bloodstains, revealing a pale and frail visage. Jason knelt on one knee beside the table, his voice lowered as he gently called out, “Eleanor…”

That soft voice managed to pull Eleanor back from the brink of unconsciousness. She struggled to open her weary eye, hoping to catch a glimpse of him one last time, but she couldn’t see anything.

“Garrett…”

She strained to call him, her fading consciousness and weakened voice making it difficult. Leaning closer to her mouth, he could finally hear her calling his name.

“I’m here.”

Jason held her hand, providing her with a semblance of strength. Drawing in shallow breaths of the life–sustaining oxygen, she spoke brokenly, her words carrying her final wish, “Take care of Hailey…”

a sister, would lead a safe and healthy life. Jason lowered his

smile, then weakly said, “Garret…in

heart ached, as if being suffocated; he couldn’t

out that some regrets were unbearable, like the pain of needles piercing his

feeling a little more

hands, placed them on his

him. That would be the best ending and the most beautiful beginning, hoping they wouldn’t miss each

what she had to say, Eleanor should

turn her lightless eyes towards the

you waiting for Hailey?”

smiled and said,

speaking, Hailey, supported by Liana, walked

weakly on the operating

“Eleanor!”