A Second Chance at Forever ( Eleanor Shultz )
A Second Chance at Forever Chapter 1169

Chapter 1169

Will trembled from head to toe, consumed by a pain that seemed to pulse from his very core, extending even to his fingertips.

He couldn’t stand up. All he could do was drag himself towards Liana using his hands Although hesitant to touch her, he instinctively reached out, brushing his fingers lightly against her face.

The chilling touch confirmed what, as a doctor, he already knew. Liana was gone. The woman he deeply loved was no more

Tears streamed down Will’s face, unchecked and free–flowing. He tried to keep his grief private, and in a bid to replace some solace, gently took Liana from Eleanor and cradled her to him. Holding her tight, he treated her fragile form like a priceless treasure.

Resting his cheek on her cold face, he softly caressed her, careful not to press too hard Tears continued to fall, one landing in the hollow of her eye, shining there as if to comfort him, whispering. “Will, it’s okay…”

But Will couldn’t control his crying, his heartache was uncontrollable…

Once Liana’s lawyer confirmed that the man quietly weeping was indeed Will, he approached him, handing over a handwritten will…

“This was written by Liana herself before she passed, she wanted me to give it to you personally”

Will lifted his tear–filled eyes, glanced at the envelope, and slowly reached out. The moment his fingertips touched the smooth paper, it felt like an electric shock, making even breathing difficult…

He took the envelope, holding it in his hand. He didn’t open it immediately, just held it close with Liana, as if this was his last chance to hold her, he couldn’t bear to let go….. But, even if he was unwilling, Liana’s body had to be taken away. The police had tried their best to respect Bernard’s dignity, not moving the body randomly, but if they waited any longer, it wouldn’t comply with the regulations.

In theory, as a doctor, Will should remain calm. But this time, he was more emotional than even Eleanor and Hailey, refusing to let go of Liana, vowing to hold her.

Despite the efforts of several police officers, he just sat by the window, like a statue, lifeless, just staring at Liana in his arms…

In the end, Bernard approached, kneeling on one knee before Will, patting his shoulder, saying, “Liana’s going to replace Tyler. Don’t make her wait too long.”

The words, though harsh, struck a chord of truth in Will, causing him to release his pent–up emotions. Everyone knew what Liana’s wish implied- she desired her ashes to merge with the ocean, seeking Tyler, who was believed to be lost to the same vastness.

While Liana’s remains were taken for cremation, Will chose to stay behind. He sat, unmoving, carefully opening the envelope he held. As he began reading the contents, his eyes welled up with tears once more…

“Will, I’ve yearned to apologize to you countless times.

I vowed to become your wife, yet I never made it to our wedding day.

I also swore to see Tyler behind bars, but that too remains unfulfilled.

It feels as if, since our paths crossed, every assurance I gave, every commitment I made, has been left incomplete.

I regret it so much. You and I, we had a beautiful time together, but I didn’t give you anything in return. I’m really sorry.

I admit I’m a coward I used to say I hated Tyler, but when he died, my hatred disappeared, my heart was empty, I just wanted to replace him…

Even though I know he’s dead, I’ll never replace him, but I still want to replace him in my own way.

I know that of all the people, I’ve hurt you the most. But Will, I don’t want to lie to you anymore, or to myself, so all I can do is apologize.

But I really wanted to marry you, even got the marriage license, just didn’t love you…

If nothing had happened, I would’ve been your wife by now, but life is full of unexpected events…

I hope you can forget me, replace your own unexpected happiness in your new journey. And me, I’m destined to disappear from this world, you don’t have to think of me.

anymore.

Liana”

Clutching the letter close to his chest, tears cascaded down Will’s face, wetting the back of his hand.

“Liana, from the moment I first saw you during that school lecture, I was captivated. You told me to forget about you, but how could I possibly?

And Liana, after Tyler’s passing, you felt your heart was void and you longed to be with him. Don’t you think I feel the same longing for you?

Yet, I understand. If I were to seek you out, old tensions between you and Tyler might re–emerge. The thought of causing discord between you two… I couldn’t bear that selfishness, could I?”

Liana couldn’t answer Will’s words anymore, for she had been sent to the incinerator. The moment the ignition button was pressed, Liana, who once had a heart for charity and loved to help others, left forever, never to return to this world….