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.

love for her seeped deep into his bones, reflecting in every act – a type of dedication that even lifelong partners sometimes found

don’t know why, but right

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

spirit, didn’t answer but teased back, “What about you? Between me and

course, it’s you. That little rascal almost cost you your life.

eyes and tone were filled with mock disdain, as if he had a vendetta against their chubby, innocent baby. Eleanor objected, “That’s our child. If you keep this up, I’ll stop

only to be pulled back into his arms. He reassured her, “I promise, I won’t complain about him anymore, please don’t give me the silent treatment.”

and I miss him. Maybe we should get discharged early and continue recovery at home?”

once at home, Eleanor would shift her focus to their son. “You’re not fully