A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1487

“Is that it?”

Eleanor curled her lips into a wry smile. “Bernard, you always downplay your wounds as if they’re just scratches. But the things you go through, they’re life-threatening. Why do you always keep me in the dark? You never tell me anything.”

Having said her piece, Eleanor leaned on the railing and slowly got to her feet. Just standing up felt like it could kill her. The spot where the IV had been pulled out was still bleeding-not profusely, but enough to drench her in a cold sweat of pain.

When Eleanor had first walked in, she had crouched down, hiding the bloodstains on her dress from Bernard. Now that she stood up, he saw the crimson truth and his body tensed up. In an instant, he was out of the bed and had wrapped his arms around her wavering form.

“Doctor!” He lifted Eleanor into his arms, calling loudly for a doctor, but she stopped him. “The pain from that chip inside you is worse than this. Let me share your pain.”

together, but he understood Eleanor’s sentiment. He looked down at the woman in his arms, his eyes softening helplessly. “I promise I won’t do that

her head in the crook of his shoulder. “What can I do to help you get that chip

and into his heart, making it achingly tender. “Silly girl, you’re not a

patted Eleanor’s back. “Don’t worry. Your man is a tough cookie. A tiny chip isn’t going

is infected with a

losing a loved one was unbearable. She didn’t want to experience it again, fearing she might

he continued to soothe her gently, “I don’t care how long I live. All I care about are you

my rock, and I can’t be without you. Our baby can’t grow up without a father. So, no

as I’m breathing, I’ll search the world for a doctor who

her love, and unwillingness to let go. For some reason, the insecurity he