A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

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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 be

did he ask for.

was ready to donate

heavens deemed wealth trivial, he was prepared to trade his life for

this fervent wish, Bernard knelt before every holy figure in

Bernard to write the names of those he wished to save and hang it at the

with legs shaking from fatigue, climbed a ladder to

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

surrounding ribbons until he found the one with his name. The tall man, with

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

Bernard

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on the last line of the prayer ribbon. Eleanor had been blessing him all this time,