A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 747

Garett’s finger paused on the page of his book. After a few seconds, he slowly swiveled his wheelchair to face Hailey

Hailey, what brings you here”

1 came to see you”

She moved to sit across from him at his gesture

They sat in silence, their eyes revealing a longing for a long lost sibling They were both on the verge of tears.

“Garett, how are things in B City?” Hailey was the first to break the silence, her voice full of concern

“Not bad,” Garrett responded. He closed his book and placed it on the table beside him. Then he ordered some tea for Hailey

“Everyone in B City loves tea Wanna give it a shot?”

“Sure To Hailey what to drink was secondary Seeing her little brother was what really mattered

Bringing her up

forever?

things with

broke up” Hailey had a file bag in her purse, unsure of how to return the gift

you get engaged to Ms. Herman?”

brewed

engagement, Garett simply replied without further explanation. Hailey got his drift. Her hand froze as she reached for the teacup.

didn’t lie to Eleanor just to spare her feelings,

a sip, and smiled at Hailey. Try the tea. Do

didn’t press further. She took

remember you used to love strong coffee when you were

to stay awake, to make every second count. I would read as many books as I could in the limited

his wheelchair, holding his teacup, quietly

him could

respond. Her heart felt

most pitiful person in the world