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

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

his shirt and into his heart, making it achingly tender. “Silly girl,

man is a tough cookie.

“Yates said that chip is infected with a virus. It could trigger at any time. I’m terrified

death and it had nearly destroyed her. The agony of losing a loved one was unbearable. She didn’t want to experience it again, fearing she might lose her sanity before she could

All I care about are you and our child. If it means you two are

are my rock, and I can’t be without you. Our baby can’t grow up without a father. So,

Eleanor held him tighter. “Don’t worry. As long as I’m breathing, I’ll search the world for a doctor who can remove that chip. Then you can stay with me

to let go. For some reason, the insecurity he often felt melted