A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1480

If it hadn't been for Cedric rushing in to tell everyone that the chip in Bernard's head was smothered with a virus ready to burst at any slight provocation, they would have caused Bernard’s death.

Hailey was dumbstruck by the revelation of the chip, while Aidyn and Scott were banging their fists against the wall in anger upon discovering that the chip had been implanted back in the shadowy depths of Area Opaca, "Those bastards at Area Opaca, how could they be so cruel to Mr. Laurence!"

Having something in your brain, leaving aside the risk of a viral outbreak, the mere pain alone should have been unbearable. But Bernard, he had not so much as whimpered, which made them realize only now. Had they known earlier, they would have taken down a few more in Area Opaca to vent their frustration!

The news of the chip lodged in Bernard's brain couldn't be concealed after the hospital’s discovery, and soon the entire Laurence family was alerted and rushed to the hospital.

By the time they arrived, Bernard had awakened. Facing the Laurence’s barrage of angry questions, Bernard had no reaction, only turning his head to gaze out the window at the heavy snowfall...

Only Hailey knew that he was deeply hurt by Eleanor's condition. So, rather than share in the general outrage, she felt only sympathy for Bernard but was at a loss for words.

When everyone else had left, Hailey approached Bernard and whispered words of comfort, "She's got temporary amnesia. She'll remember everything, in time."

Bernard's thick lashes fluttered slightly, then drooped to veil the flicker of hope in his eyes. It seemed what mattered to him wasn't Eleanor's memory loss. As for what it was, Bernard himself wasn't sure.

Maybe he was clear on it, but he felt petty for caring so much. After all, she had come to love him, so why bother about who she had loved the most?

Perhaps it was the fear that temporary amnesia could turn permanent, just like it did for Garett, who had lost his beloved due to memory loss. If Eleanor pushed him away because of her amnesia, what would he do then?

Thinking this, a bitter smile resurfaced in Bernard's heart. Eleanor was already pushing him away. What was left to do? Just wait for death. Death wouldn't hurt, and there would be nothing left to fret over...

The despair and resignation in his eyes were too much for Hailey to bear. "Cedric, take good care of Bernard. I'll go check on Eleanor and the baby..."