A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1474

Bernard didn’t respond verbally but gave a slight nod of his head. At this moment, all he wanted was for Eleanor to wake up, and he was willing to do anything for that.

Hailey, though incredulous, didn’t hesitate and promptly gave Bernard the address. Bernard, upon receiving it, rushed off to what he believed was his last hope.

There was a belief about the Chapel, nestled atop a hill, that every step up its steep path, taken with a genuflection and a bow, could grant any wish. Bernard, who had never been. a spiritual man, would have scoffed at such superstitions before, but not now…

Dressed in his finest suit, Bernard shed every ounce of pride, discarded all arrogance, and began his ascent. With each step, he knelt; with each level, he bowed, until his knees ached and his forehead bled, but he did not yield.

It wasn’t until he reached the top, until he knelt before the god, that he collapsed onto the cushioned kneeler, pale-faced, hands clasped in prayer, under the watchful gaze of all the saints and amidst the swirl of countless lit candles. He closed his eyes slowly…

He, Bernard…

to wake up. Second, for their child to be healthy. Third, for

did he

willed it, he was ready to donate

he was prepared

fervent wish, Bernard knelt before every

prayer ribbon. He instructed Bernard to write the names of those he wished to save and hang

ribbon, wrote his heartfelt plea, and, with legs shaking from fatigue, climbed a ladder to tie his ribbon at the very

to descend, he glimpsed through the dappled branches an old, frayed ribbon with his own name on it. It

ribbons until he found the one with his

Hailey’s safety. Second, for Garett’s health. Third,

handwriting and the familiar names, Bernard knew

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of the prayer ribbon. Eleanor had been blessing