A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1456

Amelia glanced at Bernard and was struck by his chilling demeanor, his expression suddenly morphing into something dark and foreboding.. A shiver of fear rippled through her, but professional duty demanded she press on, explaining the dire nature of the

situation.

“If Dr. Liana were here, her continuous care might have prevented the onset of the preeclampsia in Mrs. Laurence, Even with her frail health, there might have been ways to see her safely through childbirth. But now, with the sudden preeclampsia and her clotting

disorder…

“Of course, clotting issues are common in pregnancies and can be treated to prevent major blood loss during delivery. But your wife’s condition is so precarious, and coupled with the high blood pressure, she’s at a high risk of hemorrhage and complications.

“We have two options on the table. One, if she insists on carrying to term, there’s a risk of death from the labor difficulties due to the baby’s size, excessive bleeding, or other complications, with only a 10% chance of survival. Two, we induce labor now. While it still carries risks, the fetus isn’t as large yet, and her survival chances increase to 30%,”

At seven months along and with no signs of premature labor, induction was the only viable option. It was risky, but it certainly offered a glimmer of hope when compared to

the alternative.

calm and measured voice broke through to Bernard, each word hitting his ears like a death knell. His

of the abyss. “Mr. Laurence, if you opt for the second choice, we cannot delay. The longer

over the grim report in his hands. A bitter smile

tried to console him, “M Laurence, 30% is significantly better than 10%. I’ll bring in the

question was laced with despair so profound it was palpable. Bernard had always been fiercely protective of Eleanor. The mere thought of watching her gamble with death again was akin to having his heart carved out. All they had wanted was a simple family life, but life had other plans. The irony of it

the room, shaking his well-groomed hair loose. But no

child meant a mere 10% survival rate for Eleanor, without it, 30%.

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Chapter 1456

off a cliff

Was it a punishment for his past transgressions? If

face death himself than watch Eleanor being taken away from him. Yet, fate was merciless, he thought bitterly, as they were facing the threat of that very loss. After everything they’d been through

despair by Amelia and other doctors present, was testament to a