A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1095

Bernard held her tightly, resting his chin in the crook of her neck as he tried to answer her question

“Because you once loved Garett, just like you love me now.”

If Garett was just another guy. Bernard wouldn’t have been so terrified, but Garett wasn’t just any guy

“He gave his life for you, sunk into depression, loved you so deeply, it scares me.

Bernard took a deep breath, enduring the pain in his heart as he whispered

“I’m afraid that out of pity you might fall for him again.

Just like the last time when he begged her, pleaded for her sympathy, pleaded for her to be with him.

Back then, he was healthy without depression, and she was soft–hearted, agreeing to be with him.

like this because of her She would probably be even

would he do if she fell for Garett again out of compassion?

he shouldn’t think like this, but…

so much, but didn’t she stop loving him eventually?

stop loving him just like she stopped loving

about, she raised her hand and gently

I forgave you and chose to be with you, but not Garett, it’s because… deep down, I’ve always loved you, that’s why I chose you… My relationship with Garett was not just a first love, but a bond formed when he worked part–time to help me with my medical bills, allowing me to grow up healthy… If he was just a regular ex–boyfriend, I wouldn’t care if he had depression or not, but because of this bond, I rushed to see him when I learned he had severe depression. Otherwise,

outside the window through the gap

I won’t fall in love with anyone else, or

The image of her

like that, you know the thing I’m most afraid

Eleanor in it. It was because of her that he was so worried and

for Garett clearly and honestly, including when and why she stopped loving him, and even

I’ve been

gave him a great sense of security but also soothed his