A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1124

When Liana saw Tyler's white shirt stained with blood, she tightly held the gun, her hands trembling. She wasn't sure why she felt this way, whether it was humiliation or fear. Either way, she was in utter chaos.

"Liana..."

Will's voice, filled with gentleness and surprise, echoed in her ears. Trembling, Liana tossed the gun aside and turned to Will.

"We're safe now..."

She didn't dare to look at Tyler. With her head bowed, she rushed to him as if possessed, not speaking nor caring whether he was bleeding, she just reached into his pocket looking for the handcuff keys.

As she frantically searched to no avail, a blood-soaked hand shakily handed her a key. Tyler had been shot through the heart and couldn't speak, he could only gaze at Liana's pale face.

Trembling, Liana accepted the key without looking at Tyler. Forcing herself to turn away, she rushed towards Will. As she turned, Tyler collapsed to his knees, clutching his chest, and weakly collapsed.

Watching Liana unfasten Will's handcuffs and gently help him up, Tyler couldn't see her expression but could tell from her actions that she was in pain.

It appeared that her love for Will was genuine and he had been deceived again. Lowering his eyes, Tyler looked at the blood around him. Maybe this was for the best. If he was dead, no one could bother Liana anymore. She could live happily ever after with the man she loved.

But, Liana, you still haven't made the garlic pork chop you promised me.

As Liana helped Will walk away, she stepped in a pool of blood. The thick, sticky feeling made her stop. Just then, Tyler, barely holding on, grabbed her ankle.

She didn't look at him, her tear-filled eyes focused on the distant doorway. Dawn had broken, bright light filtering through the cracks in the door. All she had to do was step outside, and she'd leave this hell. But for some reason, her feet felt rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Holding her wrist, Tyler struggled to speak, "Liana, I..."

What did he want to say?