A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1488

Bernard was recovering faster than Eleanor, and most of the time, it was he who took care of her. When Eleanor opened her eyes, she saw the tall and strapping man gently wiping her legs with a warm cloth.

The snow had ceased, and the sun peeked through, casting its golden rays through the window, bathing her in a warmth that seemed to flow straight into Eleanor’s heart.

He was careful and gentle in his movements, cautious not to wake her and concerned for her comfort. Feeling her intense gaze upon him, Bernard returned a look of deep affection.

“The doc said that if you’re out for too long, the blood circulation in your legs suffers. A warm cloth rubdown each day should help.” After explaining, he turned to warm another towel on her calf before wiping it down methodically.

Bernard wasn’t one for caregiving, but over the past six months, he’d picked up quite a bit of nursing knowledge, all because he feared that Eleanor’s bodily functions might deteriorate by the time she woke up.

his bones, reflecting in every act – a type of dedication that even lifelong partners sometimes found hard to express. With tears brimming in

out and embraced him, “I don’t know why, but right now, I love you so much, more

towel aside and wrapped his arms around her. “Between me and our son, who do you love more?”

answer but teased back, “What about you? Between me

“Of course, it’s you. That little rascal almost cost you your life. How could I love him more?”

tone were filled with mock disdain, as if he had a vendetta against their chubby, innocent baby. Eleanor objected, “That’s our

into his arms. He reassured her, “I promise, I won’t

up, I’ve only seen him once and I miss him. Maybe we should get

her focus to their son. “You’re not fully recovered yet. Let’s wait until you’re completely well.”