A Second Chance at Forever ( Eleanor Shultz )

Chapter 1480 

If it hadn’t been for Cedric rushing in to tell everyone that the chip in Bernard’s head was smothered with a virus ready to burst at any slight provocation, they would have caused 

Bernard’s death. 

Hailey was dumbstruck by the revelation of the chip, while Aidyn and Scott were banging their fists against the wall in anger upon discovering that the chip had been implanted back in the shadowy depths of Area Opaca, “Those bastards at Area Opaca, how could they be so cruel to Mr. Laurence!” 

Having something in your brain, leaving aside the risk of a viral outbreak, the mere pain alone should have been unbearable. But Bernard, he had not so much as whimpered, which made them realize only now. Had they known earlier, they would have taken down a few more in Area Opaca to vent their frustration! 

The news of the chip lodged in Bernard’s brain couldn’t be concealed after the hospital’s discovery, and soon the entire Laurence family was alerted and rushed to the hospital. 

By the time they arrived, Bernard had awakened. Facing the Laurence’s barrage of angry questions, Bernard had no reaction, only turning his head to gaze out the window at the heavy snowfall… 

Only Hailey knew that he was deeply hurt by Eleanor’s condition. So, rather than share in the general outrage, she felt only sympathy for Bernard but was at a loss for words. 

When everyone else had left, Hailey approached Bernard and whispered words of comfort, “She’s got temporary amnesia. She’ll remember everything, in time.” 

Bernard’s thick lashes fluttered slightly, then drooped to veil the flicker of hope in his eyes. It seemed what mattered to him wasn’t Eleanor’s memory loss. As for what it was, Bernard himself wasn’t sure. 

Maybe he was clear on it, but he felt petty for caring so much. After all, she had come to love him, so why bother about who she had loved the most? 

Perhaps it was the fear that temporary amnesia could turn permanent, just like it did for Garett, who had lost his beloved due to memory loss. If Eleanor pushed him away because of her amnesia, what would he do then? 

Thinking this, a bitter smile resurfaced in Bernard’s heart. Eleanor was already pushing him away. What was left to do? Just wait for death. Death wouldn’t hurt, and there would be nothing left to fret over… 

The despair and resignation in his eyes were too much for Hailey to bear. “Cedric, take good care of Bernard. I’ll go check on Eleanor and the baby…” 

Cedric nodded and followed Hailey out, taking her arm to get the full picture of Eleanor’s condition and frowning. “So, what do we do now? Should we tell Eleanor about the chip in 

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my his head?” 

Hailey was in a quandary herself. “The doctor said to let Eleanor’s physical functions recover before we stimulate her memory. Maybe we should hold off. I’m afraid she won’t be able to handle it and could slip into a coma. I’m sure Bernard wouldn’t want that to happen.” 

Cedric pondered for a moment, then agreed with a simple ‘okay’ and reminded Hailey to not overwork herself and to rest when she could. Hailey obediently nodded, “Okay, I’m heading there now.” 

One spouse took care of Bernard, the other of Eleanor, and with three children to boot, the past six months had been frantic, especially for Cedric, who also had to manage the family business. 

The chip in Bernard’s brain had shifted due to his collapse, embedding itself deeper into the area previously affected by a tumor, yet the chip remained intact. 

After assessing the situation, the doctors told Cedric that as long as the chip wasn’t disturbed, the virus inside wouldn’t erupt. As for how long Bernard could live, that remained uncertain. 

Their words echoed those of the previous medical team, so Cedric didn’t bother seeking further advice. As long as the virus stayed dormant, his brother would live a little longer, but… 

He lifted his gaze to his brother’s turned back. Although he couldn’t see his face, the silhouette spoke volumes of Bernard’s despair! 

For six months, Bernard had been a constant vigil at Eleanor’s bedside, sitting for entire days until exhaustion took him down. Only when he couldn’t stand it anymore would he collapse beside her bed for brief moments of rest. 

Any other person would have crumbled already, but not Bernard. He even sought divine intervention, something Cedric never witnessed but heard form Aidyn. 

The Bernard that Cedric remembered was always proud and aloof, not this shadow of a man, radiating an air of unbearable pain and a longing for death. 

Cedric wanted to reach out, to offer a comforting pat on Bernard’s shoulder, but he didn’t dare touch him. Instead, he spoke in a low, pained voice, offering solace, “Brother, as long as the kids are with you, you and Eleanor will never truly be apart.” 

Temporary amnesia was nothing serious. She would remember everything someday. Right now, Cedric wasn’t concerned about Eleanor, but about Bernard and the unpredictable chip in his head that could claim his life at any moment. They had to find a solution. 

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