A Second Chance at Forever ( Eleanor Shultz )
A Second Chance at Forever Chapter 288

Chapter 288

“Jason’s appearance made the conflicts between you guys even worse. That time at the villa, when you chose to leave with Jason, he was ready to let go. But he didn’t expect you to get involved with Joelle because of me…

“He knew Joelle’s methods and worried that you might be killed by her on the spot. So when he heard my call, he rushed to the mall. At that moment, he could’ve taken you away, but then he wouldn’t be able to hide your existence.”

“He was willing to fight against his mother for you, but he didn’t want you to get involved in his complex world, dealing with all the blood and gore. Besides, at that time, he thought you didn’t love him and didn’t want to drag you down…”

“But he didn’t expect that one slap would cost you your life…

Liana paused here, her voice choked up a bit:

“Ms. Shultz, he didn’t pick up your last call because he was in a closed–door meeting.

And he didn’t delete your number either, because your number was already engraved in his heart….

Not only that, he never slept with Sophie. She sneaked into his house on her own.

Ms. Shultz, he never saw you as a replacement. He’s always truly loved and cared for you!”

“Enough!”

Eleanor suddenly interrupted, her clear and bright eyes turning bloodshot.

She seemed to be greatly triggered, shaking uncontrollably.

She grabbed her phone from the table and started to walk out.

Liana chased after her and blocked her way again.

“Ms. Shultz, there’s one more thing I have to tell you.”

“Actually, not only Jason, but Bernard also tried to commit suicide for you…”

“After your death, he slit his wrists in front of your grave. Fortunately, someone found him in time, or he would’ve been long gone…”

“And for the past three years, every time your death anniversary comes, he cuts his hand that hit you with a knife.”

Eleanor thought of Bernard’s scarred right hand and her face turned pale.

She glanced at Liana with teary eyes, said nothing, and turned to walk out of the cafe.

Liana watched her hurry away and asked, “Ms. Shultz, do you really not love Mr. Laurence anymore?”

Eleanor stopped, stiffened for a moment, then calmed down and looked back at Liana: “I don’t love him anymore…”

Liana stepped closer to her, looking at her clenched fists, and sighed: “Ms. Shultz, if you really didn’t love him, you wouldn’t have tried so hard to see him one last time before you died. Ms. Shultz, I’m a woman too, and I can feel that you still love Mr. Laurence very much…”

Eleanor smiled suddenly: “Liana, that’s in the past. Do you think, after three years, I would still love him?”

Liana stared at her, looking straight into her eyes, as if seeing through her heart: “It’s not that you won’t love him, but that you can’t love him.”

As these words settled in, Eleanor’s smile gradually faded. Her complexion turned ashen, and her eyes welled up with unshed tears. Looking at Liana through her tear–streaked gaze, she confessed, “Dr. Terrill, before you revealed all this, I harbored considerable resentment towards him. I had loved him dearly, and even after our parting, I sought to test his feelings. Yet, the responses I received were persistently disappointing. Now, knowing he was left with no alternatives… I feel a sense of relief…

Chapter 289

Chapter 289

Eleanor’s eyes, filled with tears, gradually revealed a relieved smile, “Dr. Terrill, please tell him for me that I forgive him, but I can’t go back to him

anymore…

Liana raised her eyebrows slightly. “Is it because of Garett?”

Eleanor’s eyes were downcast, as if immersed in the memories of the past, “Dr. Terrill, do you know how I grew up? It was Garett who worked hard to make money and bought me medicine non–stop. It wasn’t just for merely a year, but nearly twenty years. Ever since I was a kid, when everyone else abandoned me, only he and Hailey didn’t give up on me. They scrimped and saved to heal my heart problem. Since I promised to take care of him for the rest of my life, how can I let him down again.”

After saying these two sentences, she turned around and left the cafe.

The sky had suddenly started pouring, and the heavy rain caught Eleanor off guard.

She even forgot to call a taxi, just lowering her head and stepping on the rainwater. Liana chased her out with an umbrella, but Eleanor had already. disappeared.

From afar, the man in the car saw Eleanor leave the cafe and Liana chase after her. His face turned serious.

He called Liana, “Did you say something to her?”

Liana nodded slightly, “Mr. Laurence, she knows everything now.”

Eleanor stood by the side of the road, mechanically hailing a taxi. But not a single car stopped, instead splashing her with water.

She raised her hand to wipe the mud off her face and continued to walk forward with her bedraggled body.

Before long, her high heels got stuck in a crack in the road.

She squatted down to pull her high heels out, but she used too much force, causing her whole body to fall backward. Inevitably, she landed on her butt in a puddle.

Cars and people hurried by, everyone holding umbrellas in the pouring rain. But only she sat there in the rain, helpless, with rain and tears mixing on her face.

She sat still, hugging her arms, burying her head in the crook of her elbow, and curled up like a child.

No one knew how long it took, an umbrella suddenly appeared above her head.

Eleanor slowly looked up at the exquisitely beautiful face. Just like that rainy night eight years ago, he came to her side when she was at her most helpless.

With a black umbrella held over her head, as if to shield her from all the storms.

He still stretched out his well–defined hand to her, signaling for her to stand up with his help. But this time, unlike eight years ago, Eleanor didn’t put her hand in his palm.

She just stared at his scarred right hand, and tears inexplicably fell.

Bernard saw this, bent down on one knee in front of her, and used his slender fingers to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

“Don’t be sad. From now on, no one will bother you again. After saying this, he handed her the umbrella and left.

As she watched his tall, straight retreating figure disappear into the rain, Eleanor’s tears welled up again.

“Bernard, thank you for loving me so much.” Eleanor said.

Bernard was taken aback by her words. Ten years of a relationship, only to receive a simple “thank you” which meant a permanent farewell.

After learning the truth, Eleanor finally forgave him and completely let him go.

Bernard stood still for a long time, then walked away without looking back.

Eleanor, thank you for forgiving me and letting me realize that some mistakes can never be made up for…