Chapter 1074
Garett suffered from severe depression, a fact well–known to Hailey and Bernard.
Eleanor’s distressing condition became evident when she lost color in her face, and her pale hand weakly leaned against the wall.
Yeager, observing the situation, expressed concern about Garett’s well–being to Ms. Shultz, acknowledging the potential danger of severe depression.
Eleanor seemed shocked and surprised by the question.
Yeager felt fortunate that Hailey had introduced him to Garett, as it gave him the opportunity to confront Bernard and protect his friend.
Yeager didn’t want to say these things, but Bernard kept coming at him. Why should he let Bernard have it easy?
He wanted to drive a wedge between Eleanor and Bernard, make Eleanor choose to leave Bernard, make Bernard suffer from depression like Garett, and
then take his own life!
Thinking about this, Yeager smirked and walked towards Eleanor.
“Ms. Shultz, Garett’s depression is because he misses you. You chose to leave him for Bernard. Have you ever thought about how much it hurts him?”
Yeager’s words hit Eleanor like a sledgehammer.
She remembered how Garett had worked on the construction site to help her raise money for medical expenses…
He was only sixteen then.
He worked tirelessly, bent over, ignoring the sweltering heat, his sweat pouring down, head down, doing all the heavy labor.
When she found out, Garett just laughed and said, “Eleanor, I’m doing this to get fit, not for the money”
But the callouses and scars on his hands were all for her….
Garett’s whole life was for her…
Eleanor’s hand slid down the wall…
Seeing her like this, Yeager was pretty sure he was right..
“Ms. Shultz, Garett lost his legs, he can’t stand up anymore, and he’s got severe depression. He might die…”
He might die….
Eleanor gazed at Yeager, her face pale and filled with concern. “Is what you said true?” she asked.
“Whether it’s true or not, you should ask Bernard. He knows everything.” Yeager replied, laughing half–heartedly, his expression dark.
“But he’s scared of losing you, so he didn’t tell you. He’s actually waiting for Garett to take his own life, he…” Yeager’s words were cut short by a sudden slap across his face.
Hailey, the one who slapped him, stood there, her eyes red and swollen from fatigue. She showed no pity or hesitation, only pure hatred for Yeager.
“Yeager,” she said, her voice strained. Hailey stood protectively in front of Eleanor, her emotions simmering with anger.
“I regret ever introducing you to Garett, Hailey continued, her anger directed at Yeager. When she introduced Yeager to Garett, she hoped he would bring some happiness into his life. But instead, when Yeager learned about Garett’s depression, he chose to hide it from everyone, including Eleanor.
Bernard’s actions were also a source of frustration for Hailey. He promised to help Garett return to his country, only to now make him lose face in front
of others.
He couldn’t accept this outcome, couldn’t accept defeat! It was just a counterattack, he did nothing wrong, absolutely nothing!
Yeager clenched his fists, looking at the extremely disappointed Hailey and Eleanor, who was still in shock, and slowly smirked…
“Ms. Shultz, did you hear that? Hailey regrets introducing me to Garett. That’s proof that what I said is true!”
“You dare to say that!”
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The readers' comments on the novel: A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
Loved the story, many times caught in so much actually crying with the situation. Wish had more chapters to a better ending....
It's weird that the story went from narrative to slang use. Good story so far though...