A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 523

The moment Bernard got distracted, a stick struck him hard in the back.

Eleanor was startled and immediately let go of his hand. She tried to shield him, but Bernard, who just snapped out of his daze, grabbed her wrist.

He was exhausted, but used his body as a barrier to protect her. As he guarded her in his arms, someone suddenly stabbed his lower back with a sharp knife.

Eleanor heard a stifled grunt from him. He forced her head down; he could not let her see him in the current state.

"Eleanor, help is on its way for you."

Caleb was quick with his duties; he should be here soon. As long as he protected Eleanor, she would surely get out of there safe and sound.

He said, “Help is on its way for you,” not “for us,” which sent shivers down Eleanor’s spine.

“Bernard, let me go,” she pleaded.

She struggled to touch his back, but he held her tightly, and she couldn’t move.

Bernard's eyes were filled with his affection for her.

"Eleanor, I'm okay. Don't worry."

Just as he finished speaking, another rod harshly hit his head, cutting his forehead open.

Blood splattered dying his hair red; it dripped down his forehead.

The drops of blood splashed on Eleanor's head and face. She was so scared to the point that her legs gave out. Using the hand on Bernard's chest, she touched the part where the blood had smeared on her face.

The warmth of it triggered something in her. She frantically struggled to free herself and look up at the man in front of her.

His face was covered in blood, but his eyes were fixed on her.

Ethan quickly got in front of them. He locked eyes with Bernard for a second, then said, "Too many of them, not enough bullets. I can only take one of you with me."

When Eleanor saw Ethan appear, it was like seeing a lifeline. She heard him mention he could only take one person and her heart sank.

She was down for a second, but then quickly made her decision, "Take him!"

Bernard, however, had made a decision even quicker. He pushed her towards Ethan. Then, with all his strength, he held back the gang.

Ethan was now out of bullets. He quickly threw away his gun, grabbed Eleanor's hand and started to run.

There was no way Eleanor was going to let Bernard stay behind alone, even if it meant they would die together. She struggled to break free from Ethan’s grasp, trying to go back for Bernard, but Ethan lifted her onto his shoulder.

The moment he carried her out of the cabin, Eleanor saw someone raising a rod ready to strike Bernard's head again.

Before he fell, Bernard turned to look at Eleanor, to make sure she was safe.