A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 339

She had always cherished her beauty throughout her life. Even on her deathbed, the medications she took were to prevent swelling, fearing she'd look unappealing when departing this world.

However, now her back was no longer the flawless masterpiece it used to be.

Seeing her like this made Bernard's heart momentarily stop; his face turned ashen. He tossed away his umbrella, kneeling before her. His trembling hands wanted to hold her, but he was at a loss on how to proceed. Her wedding dress on her back was decayed, skin charred black, with bones showing. The sight of her severe injuries caused tears to roll down Bernard's cheeks.

With trembling hands, he reached out to touch her face, only for Eleanor to cry out in pain: "Don't... touch me... it hurts..." Bernard instantly pulled back his hand, opening his mouth but unable to make a sound. Her pallid face reflected in his eyes filled him with sorrow. He looked helplessly towards Liana, who was running over: "Quickly! Liana, help her!"

His voice was hoarse, quivering, his indescribable pain leaving him unable to fathom her current agony.

All he knew was that her state was causing him so much pain, he could hardly breathe: "Why... why are you so foolish..." Eleanor mustered the last bit of her strength to look back at the pale-faced Garett, her eyes slightly drooping...