A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1431

“Alright then.” Cedric slapped his thigh and rose from the armchair with a huff. “Here I am, neglecting my own darling wife to look after you, and you’re shooing me away when I just got here. Some thanks I get.”

Cedric trudged along, grumbling under his breath, but his complaints didn’t earn him a plea to stay. Instead, he got- “Close the door on your way out.”

With a scowl, Cedric shut the door behind him.

Then, grinding his teeth, he whipped out his phone and video-called Hailey to rant about Bernard’s heartless behavior!

In the hospital room, Eleanor watched Cedric’s retreating figure with a suppressed smile.

“Aren’t you being a tad harsh with Cedric?” she teased.

“He should learn to read the room.” Bernard dismissed it casually, just as Dr. Reyes, who Aidyn had called in, entered. Bernard’s expression turned icy once more.

Fortunately, the doctor was quick on his feet. After swiftly treating the bleeding wound, he and the nurse skedaddled out of there. Once the door clicked shut, Bernard released Eleanor’s hand and patted the empty space beside him, “Come here.”

His voice was a calm contrast to the cold front he’d put up for the doctor. There was a hint of indulgence this time. With a slight smile, Eleanor slipped off her shoes and, with Bernard’s gentle guidance, lay down beside him. Using his uninjured shoulder, Bernard swept Eleanor’s long hair from her neck and drew her petite frame close. He angled his injured shoulder away and gazed down at the woman in his arms, his eyes softening.

“That divorce paper was under duress. I never wanted to part from you.”

“I know.”

“And about taking sides, that wasn’t genuine either. No matter what, you’re my only choice.”

shadows of

anything-more than his own life. Nothing and no one could ever

brushing with tenderness, “When I said I’d never look

felt abandoned, her love for him

a spur-of-the-moment thing, the weight on Bernard’s chest lightened, “From now on, nothing will hold me back.”

Bernard raised his hand to Eleanor’s

easy, spend the rest of my days with you and our child.” He

uncertain about the ticking time bomb in his brain, he was determined to fight for

at him, Eleanor saw the resolve

the child-will never

other dispelled any remaining

full of

closer, their yearning intensified, and a growing desire darkened his gaze.

lingered on Eleanor’s lips/his Adam’s apple moving subtly, a moment of restraint making his

more than six months since he’d held her, kissed her, touched her. Bernard couldn’t hold

“Eleanor.”

“Hmm?”

close that his nose brushed her cheek,

up, leaning into

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