A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1476

Hailey slumped into the chair, a picture of despair. “Dr. Brown, does she have amnesia? Why does she

only remember things from before she turned eighteen?”

Dr. Brown snapped back to reality. “I don’t know, we need to run some tests.”

Hailey shot up from her seat. “I’ll go find a doctor to arrange the tests immediately. It would be best if

we could get her memory back before Bernard returns.”

Hailey truly felt for Bernard, which is why she was hoping the doctors could help Eleanor regain her

memory before Bernard returned from the monastery.

After the tests, however, the doctors informed her that Eleanor’s temporary memory loss was caused

by a brain hemorrhage. In other words, Eleanor could only remember things from before she turned

eighteen.

Hearing this, Hailey was dumbfounded. “When will she recover?”

The doctor set down the report. “It’s hard to say. Recovery depends on the patient’s

progress.”

“Is there any medication that can help?” Hailey asked.

The doctor replied, “With memory, medication is of little use. It’s all about stimulation.”

Stimulation… Hailey’s thoughts immediately flew to the baby Eleanor had fought so hard to bring into

the world. She rose hastily from her seat.

For the last six months, Hailey had been the one caring for the baby, even breastfeeding alongside her

own child, never once outsourcing this duty. Thanks to her and Cedric’s attentive care, the baby was

now healthy and plump.

She figured that seeing such an adorable baby would surely help Eleanor regain her memory. So,

before Bernard could return, she hurried home to fetch the little one.

But just as she stepped out of the hospital, she ran into Garett. “Hailey, how’s Eleanor today? Any sign

she’s come around?”

Hailey paused, her expression complex. “She’s awake…”

At the news of Eleanor’s awakening, a glimmer of hope shone in Garett’s somber eyes. “That’s great,

I’m going to see her.”

As Garett turned, eager to leave, Hailey grabbed his arm. “She’s awake, but she’s lost her memory.

She only remembers things up to the age of eighteen.”

Garett stood frozen, disbelief etched on his face. “How is that possible?”

“The doctor said it was the brain hemorrhage that caused it.”

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After a moment, Hailey added, “It’s temporary amnesia. She’ll recover.”

What she meant was that Eleanor’s situation was different from what Garett had

experienced years ago. She was also reminding him not to take advantage of Eleanor’s vulnerability.

Garett was smart enough to read between Hailey’s lines, but he couldn’t hide his disappointment…

After witnessing how deeply Bernard loved Eleanor, Hailey’s loyalty had, to Garett’s chagrin, begun to

tip in favor of another man.

The two people who had been by his side since childhood, one after the other, had drifted away. How

could Garett not feel the sting?

He stood still, then, with a bittersweet smile, he said, “Hailey, don’t worry about me. It’s over between

her and me.”

His nonchalant smile pierced Hailey’s heart. She wanted to apologize, but Garett shrugged off her hand

and walked away.

Having experienced amnesia himself, Garett empathized all too well. He wouldn’t exploit Eleanor’s

condition to rekindle an old flame. Why endure the heartache of separation all over again when

knowing her memory would eventually return?

Once was enough in a lifetime. With a heart free from excitement, Garett entered the hospital and

approached Eleanor’s room. The doctors were still checking her vital functions, and Eleanor complied

obediently.

As the doctors adjusted her head towards the door, Eleanor caught sight of Garett. The tall figure in a

black coat stood silently at the doorway, watching her.

“Garett.”

Though confused-after all, the boy from her memories had transformed into a man in just half a year,

even weathered somewhat-she recognized him instantly.

“What took you so long?” After calling his name, Eleanor smiled, her clear eyes devoid of any image of

Bernard, filled only with Garett.

It was the dream Garett often had, the one he yearned for in the depths of the night. And now that the

dream had materialized, he couldn’t bring himself to be happy.

Seeing Garett’s lack of joy at her waking, Eleanor feared something was amiss. Her

delicate brows furrowed.

“Garett, is it the medical bills? Are they too much for you?”

She hesitated, then reached to remove the IV from her arm.

“Doctor, I’m done here. I want to go home with my boyfriend.”

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The doctors, all under Bernard’s employ, exchanged glances, understanding the plight of an amnesiac

patient but unsure how to handle the situation, especially since she seemed to have forgotten

everything between her and her husband. What would Mr. Laurence do

now?

“You’ve lost a lot of blood giving birth. How can you just leave?”

Garett approached and held her hand still.

At his words, disbelief washed over Eleanor’s frail face as she looked up at him.

“Did I have a baby?”

“Yes.” Garett nodded, and the confusion in Eleanor’s eyes slowly faded.

She had no recollection of giving birth, confirming Hailey and the doctors were telling the truth about

her amnesia.

Trying to remember the birth only intensified her headache, so she gave up and instead caught Garett’s

hand as he was about to walk away, looking up at him earnestly.

“The baby… is it ours?”