A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 747

Garett's finger paused on the page of his book. After a few seconds, he slowly swiveled his wheelchair to face Hailey.

"Hailey, what brings you here?"

"I came to see you."

She moved to sit across from him at his gesture.

They sat in silence, their eyes revealing a longing for a long-lost sibling. They were both on the verge of tears.

"Garett, how are things in B City?" Hailey was the first to break the silence, her voice full of concern.

"Not bad," Garrett responded. He closed his book and placed it on the table beside him. Then he ordered some tea for Hailey.

"Everyone in B City loves tea. Wanna give it a shot?"

"Sure." To Hailey, what to drink was secondary. Seeing her little brother was what really mattered.

Their conversation fell into silence again. All their previous talks revolved around Eleanor. Bringing her up now would be inappropriate. Were the three of them destined to drift apart forever?

"How are things with Cedric?" Garett asked.

"We broke up." Hailey had a file bag in her purse, unsure of how to return the gift.

"What about you? Did you get engaged to Ms. Herman?"

At that moment, Yilia brought the freshly brewed tea. Garett poured some for Hailey.

"I called off the engagement," Garett simply replied without further explanation. Hailey got his drift. Her hand froze as she reached for the teacup.

"Garett, you didn't lie to Eleanor just to spare her feelings, did you?"