A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1061

During the ride to the hospital, Eleanor got the news from Bernard that Hailey had been drugged by Yeager and then assaulted by a drunk middle-aged man. The attack had occurred in the greenbelt, and if Hailey hadn't fought back fiercely, things could have ended up much worse.

Upon hearing this, Eleanor was livid, "How could Yeager do something so disgusting?!"

She had believed Yeager to be a decent man, not someone who would treat Hailey as Austin had. However, it seemed Yeager was even more despicable than Austin.

Bernard didn't respond to Eleanor's outburst. Instead, he gently patted her hand in an attempt to calm her down.

As soon as the car pulled up to the hospital, Eleanor was out and rushing towards the emergency room in a flash.

Slowly regaining consciousness, Hailey noticed that her body didn't feel as heavy and feverish as before. She sighed in relief.

She moved her eyes to the figure sitting by her bedside. Locking her gaze with deep red eyes, she felt a slight discomfort and quickly looked away, only to notice her hand firmly held in his. Her palm was sweaty; he must have been holding it for quite a while.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Hailey tried to pull her hand free, but Cedric held it tighter. Looking up at him, Cedric was frowning as he spoke.

"Are you feeling okay anywhere else?"

Hailey shook her head, her gaze returning to Cedric's hand.

"Can you not touch me for now?"

She didn't want his touch right now because she felt sort of dirty.

After looking at her for a few seconds, Cedric let go of her hand.

Hailey turned her head to the window, not saying a word.

Cedric looked at her, also at a loss for words.

Both of them stayed silent until Eleanor burst in.

"Hailey!"

Hearing Eleanor's voice, the life returned somewhat to Hailey's listless eyes.