A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1394

The news hit Dominic like a sledgehammer to the chest, his heart pounding a wild rhythm as the blood drained from his face. For a moment, disappointment etched into his features, but he quickly regained his composure.

Dominic said, "Even if I get better, I'll be half-paralyzed. Sophie, sticking with me is just gonna wear you out." He sighed, a heavy sound laden with resignation. "Since you've fallen for my brother, I'll step aside. Consider it my last gift to you both."

In his heart, Dominic must have lost the will to live. He took the pills that Sophie had tampered with, his eyes locked on her the whole time. It was as if he was waiting for her to stop him, but Sophie did nothing.

When Dominic swallowed the entire dose, Sophie's realization dawned like a cold sunrise. He must have suspected her continuous meddling with his medication, causing his condition to worsen. That's why he finished it all in one go.

The image of Dominic convulsing, foam at the mouth, sent Sophie's heart racing. It was the first time she had ever killed someone, and not just anyone, but someone who had been so kind to her. The guilt should have been suffocating.

However, Sophie didn't admit to killing Dominic, only acknowledging that she had been consistently switching and adding medications. Therefore, she showed no sign of regret, merely looking at Eleanor, who was scrutinizing her, with a cold, mocking smile.

"Sure, I swapped the pills," Sophie sneered, "but he could've chosen not to take them once he found out. He chose to let me have my way."

Eleanor, who had pieced together the story, looked at Sophie with a mixture of contempt and pity. "You could've had the most sincere and precious love in the world, but you destroyed it. You killed Bernard's brother, and that's something Bernard can never forgive or forget."

That statement clenched Sophie's heart, a sting as if prodded by an unseen force. Enraged, she scrambled to her feet.

"And what gives you the right?" Sophie spat, her voice gaining volume. "I knew Bernard before you did. I did so much more for him. How dare you steal him from me? How?!"

Eleanor's expression turned icy as she watched Sophie lunge towards her, only to be restrained by her chains.

"And what gives you the right?" Eleanor fired back. "By seducing his brother to get close to him? By killing his brother and still expecting Bernard to love you?"

Eleanor's gaze lingered on the face that bore a resemblance to her own, growing more irritated by the second.