A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 339

She had always cherished her beauty throughout her life. Even on her deathbed, the medications she took were to prevent swelling, fearing she’d look unappealing when departing this world.

However, now her back was no longer the flawless masterpiece it used to be.

Seeing her like this made Bernard’s heart momentarily stop; his face turned ashen. He tossed away his umbrella, kneeling before her. His trembling hands wanted to hold her, but he was at a loss on how to proceed. Her wedding dress on her back was decayed, skin charred black, with bones showing. The sight of her severe injuries caused tears to roll down Bernard’s cheeks.

to cry out in pain: “Don’t… touch me… it hurts…” Bernard instantly pulled back his hand, opening his mouth but unable to make a sound. Her pallid face reflected in his eyes filled him with

indescribable pain leaving him unable to fathom her

was causing him so much pain, he could hardly breathe: “Why… why are you so foolish… Eleanor mustered the last bit of her strength to look back at the pale–faced Garett, her

this lifetime, she was indebted to two men. Garett had cared for her for half of her life, had

her life to Garett and repay Bernard with the money she’d worked hard to earn… But no matter her choice, she’d end up hurting them. All the mistakes were hers. She should have

you in this manner, but I… don’t want to see you hurt.

knelt in front of her, his tall body soaked, filled with a sense of