A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 719

The folks of the Laurence clan watched Bernard suddenly lose his mojo.

They glared at the woman walking towards Garrett, resentment in their eyes. They knew how much Bernard loved her. Why was she treating him this way?

If she couldn't get over her first love, she shouldn't have agreed to Bernard's proposal. Why did she have to humiliate him like this on their wedding day?

Eleanor was clueless. She walked up to Garrett and said, "Garrett, I know you want to give me the best. But you've already given me the best in the past."

"I can't and shouldn't accept these assets. I owe you too much already; don't make me owe you more, okay?"

Eleanor turned to face the man who had his back to her, gathering the courage to confess her love for him in front of Garrett.

"Garrett, I know what I'm about to say is going to hurt. But I'm really sorry. I love Bernard. I'm willing to give it all for him."

To give it all...

Garrett replayed these words in his mind over and over.

So she was willing to take a bullet for him on their wedding day because she was willing to give it all for love.

Before, he wasn't sure whether Eleanor loved him or Bernard more. Now he understood.

Garrett took the documents, smiling at Eleanor.

"When I saw you crossing over Bernard and heading towards me just now, I thought maybe you'd changed your mind and wanted to be with me."

"But there was always this voice in my head telling me that it's impossible. Because I know the one you love is not me anymore."

Garrett said this with a deeper smile, as if he were narrating someone else's story.

"Mrs. Laurence, I've known for a long time that you love him deeply. You don't need to feel guilty about the wedding gift I gave you. It was meant for Bernard in the first place."

Eleanor looked at Garrett, thinking he hadn't changed at all. He was still the same determined and persistent young man. Once he made a decision, no one could change it.

She knew Bernard wouldn't accept his gift, so she didn't try to convince Garrett anymore. She just said, "Garrett, I'm leaving first, you..."

She didn't have the courage to invite him to the wedding. And Garrett had made it clear to her that he wouldn't attend the wedding.

She didn't say anything more and turned to walk towards Bernard.

When she got to him, she reached out and took his arm, feeling that his body was a bit stiff. She looked up at him and said, "What's wrong?"

Bernard seemed a bit upset, shot her a glance, and didn't say a word. He just clenched her hand tightly and turned to face Colter next to him.

"Take it back; I don't need a gift."

Colter shook his head and said, "Mr. Laurence, my boss sincerely congratulates you. Please accept it, or he won't be able to leave with peace of mind."