A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1454

With a pang of emotion swelling in his eyes, Bernard stepped forward, as if trying to get a clearer view of his child’s delicate form. His normally poised frame bent gently forward, unable to contain the surge of feelings.

Even a man skilled in the art of self-control could betray his emotions to someone who knew him well. Eleanor, reading the tender stirrings in the crinkles around his eyes, reached out to capture Bernard’s slender hand, placing it upon her belly.

The warmth of her skin met his palm right where the baby’s tiny fingers were moving. Their hands, pressed together through the barrier of skin, felt an intimate greeting from the child, a silent bond of affection.

Feeling the tiny movements beneath his hand, the restrained sourness Bernard had fought back filled his eyes once more. Eleanor’s voice, soft and full of love, reached his ears, “Honey, isn’t our baby just adorable?”

If only Amelia weren’t present, he would have wrapped Eleanor in his arms without a second thought, lying beside her to feel their child’s movements

smile at the sight, teasing him

their baby on the ultrasound, unable to

Bernard, the child was a precious creation of their love, significant indeed, but Eleanor was paramount. Conversely, Eleanor’s love for Bernard was equaled only by her love for their child. To

health, and with a promise to return

the sight of Bernard, fresh out of the shower. He was barely clad in a towel around his waist,

heart ached anew. Unable to resist, she rose and embraced him from behind, her voice soft with concern, “Honey, promise me

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turned to envelop her in his arms, reassuring

muffled against her hair, “Eleanor, I’m sorry for all the worry, for

dismissed any hardship, “As long as you’re with