A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 796

Back then, Hailey sat on the sideline, resting her head on her hand, watching the two of them talking.

One person was itching to tie the knot and build a family, while the other always found ways to dodge the bullet.

Back then, she'd figured Garett would kick himself one day, and it turned out she was right.

Looking back, it was Garett who had gradually pushed Eleanor away during their time together.

Garett was probably drowning in regret, unable to forgive himself.

Thinking about this, Hailey snapped out of her trip down memory lane, walked over, and gently rested her hand on Garett's shoulder, bending down to look him in the eye.

"Garett, what's that saying, right? No use crying over spilled milk and don't sweat the small stuff. Don't tie yourself down with all this."

"Your life is barely half over. There's still a ton of years ahead. Don't keep yourself locked up in the past."

Hailey wasn't good with deep, meaningful words. All she could do was offer these comforting words, hoping Garett would snap out of it.

Garett might not take her comfort, but Hailey couldn't tell if he had really heard her. All she saw was him nodding with a small smile.

Yeager Alis, standing nearby, didn't know what they were talking about but he guessed from the bits and pieces that Mr. Clowers might have had his heart broken.

The situation seemed to involve the influential figure at the hospital. Yeager couldn't help but wonder if the hospital executive's new spouse was Garett's former love interest.

As Yeager Alis contemplated their connection, Hailey's phone began to ring. Since she was occupied pushing Garett's wheelchair, she asked him to grab the phone for her.

Glancing at the screen, Yeager saw the caller's name but decided not to vocalize it. Instead, he simply informed Hailey, "It's for you."

Unaware of the caller's identity, Hailey turned to Yeager and inquired, "Who is it?"

Yeager remained silent, but Garett, instinctively recognizing the name on the screen, stole a glance at the phone. The mention of Eleanor's name caused his heart to sink, and it took him a moment to regain his composure.

Hailey, oblivious to Garett's reaction, took the phone from Yeager and saw that it was Eleanor calling. She then glanced back at Garett, sensing that something was amiss.

"Garett...I need to take this call. You guys go ahead..."

Garett wanted to say "let me hear her voice", but felt it wasn't right, so he pushed his wheelchair a little further away.