A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 426

Eleanor had been in the hospital for days, getting pumped with nutrients, and Bernard was by her side and took care of her.

On the day of her discharge, when Eleanor went to the bathroom to freshen up, Bernard nearly collapsed.

The bodyguard outside saw this and rushed in to support him, "Mr. Laurence, are you okay?"

Bernard pushed the bodyguard away, leaned against the wall to steady himself, and coldly ordered, "Get the car."

Although the bodyguard was worried, he obeyed and quickly left the room.

Bernard sat on the sofa, rubbing his tired temples.

Eleanor came out of the bathroom and saw him sitting there, with his eyes closed, looking unwell.

She walked over with her clothes and before she could speak, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Eleanor, my head hurts a bit. Let me sit for a while, and then I'll take you back to the villa to pack, okay?"

Eleanor nodded and took another look at him before asking, "Do you want me to call a doctor?"

Bernard waved his hand, "No need…"

He closed his dull eyes again.

Eleanor hesitated for a few seconds before turning to pack up her things in the room.

Soon, the bodyguard returned, "Mr. Laurence, the car is ready. We can go."

Bernard opened his eyes again and motioned for the bodyguard to help him up.

The long-serving bodyguard understood and supported him.

Bernard leaned on the bodyguard to stand up and walked towards Eleanor, who had her back to him.

"Eleanor, are you done packing?"

Eleanor nodded and was about to pick up the suitcase on the floor.

But Bernard took her hand and gently said, "Let them help you with the luggage."

Bernard gave a bitter smile.

What was he thinking? Why would she worry about him?

Eleanor's stuff was mostly packed, and she just needed her phone.

While Bernard wasn't looking, she had charged her phone and contacted Pearce.

She asked Pearce to go back home first, but he said if she wasn't going to be with Bernard, he'd wait for her so they could go back together.

During her hospital stay, Bernard had prepared plane tickets for her and Pearce.

Eleanor sent a message to Pearce, and after agreeing to meet at the airport, she picked up her belongings and walked out of the villa back to the car.

Bernard reached out to her, "Eleanor, let me hold you one more time..."

Eleanor lowered her eyelashes, paused for a few seconds, and then shook her head to refuse.

Seeing this, Bernard slowly pulled back his outstretched fingers and gradually clenched them in his palm.