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.

touch me… it hurts…” Bernard instantly pulled back his hand, opening his mouth but unable to make a sound. Her pallid face reflected in

pain leaving him unable to fathom

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

back to Bernard, a faint smile surfaced in her eyes: “I… owe you too much…” In this lifetime, she was indebted to two men. Garett had cared for her for half of her life, had attempted suicide for her, ended up disabled; she had no way to repay him. Bernard had loved her for eight years, spent so much money for her,

hers. She should have left this world three years ago, that would have been fair to them. The heavy rain poured down, washing over her back. The burning sensation grew stronger, and Eleanor, unable to

becoming desperate. “Bernard, I might have paid my dues to you in this manner, but I… don’t want to see you hurt. But I’m sorry, I already promised Garett when I

his tall body soaked, filled