A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

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Bernard was recovering faster than Eleanor, and most of the time, it was he who took care of her. When Eleanor opened her eyes, she saw the tall and strapping man gently wiping her legs with a warm cloth.

The snow had ceased, and the sun peeked through, casting its golden rays through the window, bathing her in a warmth that seemed to flow straight into Eleanor’s heart.

He was careful and gentle in his movements, cautious not to wake her and concerned for her comfort. Feeling her intense gaze upon him, Bernard returned a look of deep affection.

“The doc said that if you’re out for too long, the blood circulation in your legs suffers. A warm cloth rubdown each day should help.” After explaining, he turned to warm another towel on her calf before wiping it down methodically.

Bernard wasn’t one for caregiving, but over the past six months, he’d picked up quite a bit of nursing knowledge, all because he feared that Eleanor’s bodily functions might deteriorate by the time she woke up.

His love for her seeped deep into his bones, reflecting in every act – a type of dedication that even lifelong partners sometimes found hard to express. With tears brimming in her eyes, Eleanor whispered, “Honey.”

“I don’t know why, but right now, I love you so much, more

around her. “Between me and our

but teased back, “What about you?

it’s you. That little

tone were filled with mock disdain, as if he had a vendetta against their chubby,

his arms. He reassured her, “I

I’ve only seen him once and I miss him. Maybe we should get discharged early and continue

a pang of jealousy. He knew that once at home, Eleanor would shift her focus to their son. “You’re not fully

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cool lips silenced her with a kiss, “Let’s talk about it when we get