A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1473

Seeing Bernard’s reluctance to hold the baby, Hailey guessed that perhaps he was blaming the child for Eleanor’s condition. Not wanting to force the issue, she decided to let it be.

With tenderness, Hailey lifted the little one and placed him next to Eleanor, then gently took Eleanor’s hand and laid it upon the baby’s belly. It was as if there was a mystical bond between mother and child, for the moment Eleanor’s hand touched him, the baby began to cry…

The sound of the infant’s cry seemed to pierce Bernard’s heart, and his eyes, despite his efforts, reddened with emotion. His long fingers reached out uncontrollably and rested on the baby’s tiny hand…

The baby, who had been wailing inconsolably, felt the touch of Bernard’s hand and gradually ceased crying. Opening his clear, tear-filled eyes wide, he curiously gazed at Bernard while his minuscule fingers clutched Bernard’s pinky…

The baby’s five little fingers could only grasp Bernard’s pinky, but in that instant, Bernard became the baby’s whole world. And Bernard, overwhelmed by the moment, covered his eyes with his other hand…

asking Eleanor, “When will you wake up? i can’t carry on like this

also found herself unable to stop her tears. It had been two months, and Eleanor showed no sign of waking, lying there as still and silent as if

However, he was quite aged and had

stopped seeing patients and, upon hearing that the patient was the wife of the CEO of the Lawrence Group, he feared

this, Bernard, desperate for even the slimmest chance, took three days off to fly overseas with a substantial offer, pleading earnestly until Dr. Brown agreed to return to

and Western medical techniques, much like Yates’ previous physician. Bernard, anxious for any hope, shamelessly approached Yates to borrow The surgeon’s expertise. After observing his acupuncture technique, Dr. Moore gave a nod

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did Bernard feel confident enough to entrust Eleanor to Dr. Brown’s care. Both doctors agreed that the chances of Eleanor waking were slim; Dr. Moore chose to step back, while Dr.

the doctor didn’t give up, Bernard was willing to gamble. Fate had often been cruel to

Though the progress was meager, Hailey grew anxious and turned to faith, seeking divine intervention.