A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 185

Jason leaned against the wall, slowly making his way into the emergency room.

A small and delicate figure lay motionless on the operating table, appearing almost lifeless. Only her eyes, hidden behind long lashes, betrayed signs of movement, suggesting she was still clinging to life.

Her face had been wiped clean of the bloodstains, revealing a pale and frail visage. Jason knelt on one knee beside the table, his voice lowered as he gently called out, "Eleanor..."

That soft voice managed to pull Eleanor back from the brink of unconsciousness. She struggled to open her weary eye, hoping to catch a glimpse of him one last time, but she couldn't see anything.

"Garrett..."

She strained to call him, her fading consciousness and weakened voice making it difficult. Leaning closer to her mouth, he could finally hear her calling his name.

"I'm here."

Jason held her hand, providing her with a semblance of strength. Drawing in shallow breaths of the life-sustaining oxygen, she spoke brokenly, her words carrying her final wish, "Take care of Hailey..."

In her last moments before departing, Eleanor hoped that Hailey, whom she regarded as a sister, would lead a safe and healthy life.

Jason lowered his head to kiss her forehead, and lightly said, "Okay."

Eleanor forced a faint smile, then weakly said, "Garret...in our next life...don't forget me again."

Jason's heart ached, as if being suffocated; he couldn't breathe.

It turned out that some regrets were unbearable, like the pain of needles piercing his heart now.

He took a deep breath, his chest feeling a little more comfortable, but he was still immersed in guilt.

He shivered as he held her icy hands, placed them on his heart, and solemnly vowed, "Wait for me."