A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1454

With a pang of emotion swelling in his eyes, Bernard stepped forward, as if trying to get a clearer view of his child’s delicate form. His normally poised frame bent gently forward, unable to contain the surge of feelings.

Even a man skilled in the art of self-control could betray his emotions to someone who knew him well. Eleanor, reading the tender stirrings in the crinkles around his eyes, reached out to capture Bernard’s slender hand, placing it upon her belly.

The warmth of her skin met his palm right where the baby’s tiny fingers were moving. Their hands, pressed together through the barrier of skin, felt an intimate greeting from the child, a silent bond of affection.

Feeling the tiny movements beneath his hand, the restrained sourness Bernard had fought back filled his eyes once more. Eleanor’s voice, soft and full of love, reached his ears, “Honey, isn’t our baby just adorable?”

If only Amelia weren’t present, he would have wrapped Eleanor in his arms without

excitement, even as he tried to maintain composure. Eleanor couldn’t help but smile at the sight, teasing him gently, “Love, do you think

gaze deep and full of love, Bernard looked at the clear image of their baby on the ultrasound, unable to discern the sex. He finally said, “Boy or girl, it doesn’t matter. I’ll love them just because

Eleanor was paramount. Conversely, Eleanor’s love for Bernard was equaled only by her love for their child. To both, the baby’s sex was inconsequential; health and happiness were all

the check-up confirmed the baby’s health, and with a promise to return for a follow-up,

the couch and drifted to sleep. When she woke up, she was greeted by the sight of Bernard, fresh out of the shower. He was barely clad

marked his shoulders and back-reminders of past dangers. With each look, her heart ached anew. Unable to resist, she rose and embraced him from behind, her voice soft with concern, “Honey, promise me you won’t

his back, Bernard’s lips curved gently as he turned to envelop her

only hold her tighter, he muffled against her hair, “Eleanor, I’m sorry for all the worry, for the pain I’ve caused you.”