A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 347

Garett put down the contract in his hands, a grin spread across his face.

Eleanor lay on the hospital bed, quietly watching him. It was like seeing a glimpse of their younger selves.

He used to sit at the back of the class, propping his hand on the desk, watching her pass by the window.

He was as gentlemanly then as he was now.

They stared at each other, as if bidding farewell to the regrets of their youth.

After a while, Garett shifted his gaze, glanced at his watch, and when he looked up at Eleanor again, he seemed at peace.

“Eleanor, I’ve got to head back to B City at a quarter past four.”

Eleanor felt a pang of guilt, but when she saw the look in his eyes, she swallowed back her words.

to send him off to

“Eleanor, do you remember

but couldn’t remember, so

go of the contract, his lips curling into a bitter

all she could

outside the window, memories of their seventeen–year–old selves came flooding back. Garett holding flowers, confessing his feelings

told you I liked you, it was exactly 4:15. Remember

replied, “Okay,

4:15 was the time he confessed his feelings

got up from the bed and

halt, but he didn’t turn around. “It’s okay, Eleanor. As long

again, the pain in her back making her break out in a

cheeks, but he didn’t turn around. “Eleanor, let’s not see each other anymore, no more

to completely step out of her life to truly let her

could he

left the room without hesitation, leaving