A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1483

The moment Eleanor realized the old claiming to be her grandfather was indeed speaking the truth, she felt a wave of annoyance wash over her. It had taken her long enough to come to terms with having a husband and children, and now to add a grandfather into the mix was just too much. A headache began to pound at her temples.

Seeing Eleanor press a hand to her forehead, Hailey voiced her concern, “She can’t handle stress right now. If you really want to help her regain her memory, then you’ll have to wait until she’s adjusted.”

Yates nodded in understanding but didn’t leave. Instead, he leaned on his cane and made his way into the room. “I know she can’t be agitated at the moment, but Eleanor, Bernard doesn’t have the luxury of time.”

Hailey’s heart tightened, fearful of the provocative words Yates might utter, words that could send Eleanor spiraling into unconsciousness again. She moved to intervene, but Yates was quicker, addressing her, “Ms. Vulpe, if you don’t mind, I’d like a few words alone with Eleanor.”

Yates’ polite request left Hailey with no choice. She was soon escorted out by Yates’ associate, leaving her to gaze anxiously through the glass window of the hospital room.

approached the bedside, pulled up a chair, and sat down slowly. After a moment of silence, he looked down at the baby and said, “Never thought I’d meet my great-grandchild before I died. I suppose that’s one regret

anything he had done, but because Hailey’s evident

eyes, he let out a resigned chuckle, “Even with your memory gone, you’re still so guarded against me. Stubborn to

in my bones, but my memory isn’t something I can control. If you’re trying to mock me for that, you’re

gave everything for you, and in return, you’ve forgotten him. It’s quite the

“How does my forgetting him

elbows on his knees, and stared into Eleanor’s puzzled eyes. “Bernard is my enemy. I’ve wanted him dead. So, in pursuit of that goal, I used you to hurt him. But the old you would’ve despised me for it. Now, with no memory of the man you cherished above all else,

word ‘dead’ caused Eleanor’s heart to seize. She looked at Yates, disbelief etched on her face, “I may have lost my memory, but I’m not out of my mind. How

own biological father and your half-sister. You were more ruthless

even know who my parents are, let alone kill them with your help.”

more impossible it seems, the more possible it becomes. Just like you losing your memory – it’s something I never thought I’d see.”

with pain. “I don’t understand what you’re saying, and I don’t want to hear any more. I’ve forgotten,