A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 

Hailey was originally working the night shift, but she couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling, her heart pounding like crazy. 

Her first thought was Eleanor, she quickly called her, ringing a few times, but no one picked up. 

She started to get worried, took a leave from work and rushed to the apartment while trying to call again. 

Just as she opened the apartment door, the call finally went through. 

She immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked, “Eleanor, what are you up to? Why didn’t you pick up the phone? You’re killing me with worry!” 

Instead of Eleanor’s voice, a strange female voice came through, “Is this Ms. Shultz’s sister?” 

Hearing a stranger pick up the phone, Hailey’s heart tightened instantly. 

“Yes, who are you?” 

“I’m Dr. Terrill, we met last time at your apartment.” 

“Dr. Terrill?” 

Hailey frowned, her face full of tension and confusion. 

“Why are you answering Eleanor’s phone? Did something happen to her?” 

“Nothing’s wrong, don’t worry too much.” 

Liana reflected on the last time Eleanor had made eye contact with her. Fearing that Hailey would be concerned, Liana chose not to disclose the truth to Hailey. However, Hailey could sense that something was amiss and confronted Ljana, saying, “Dr. Terrill, please don’t lie to me. Whenever Eleanor has a heart attack, I become very anxious. I can sense that she’s in trouble. Tell me where she is right 

now.” 

Realizing that she couldn’t conceal the truth any longer, Liana had to be honest with Hailey. However, she only mentioned that Eleanor was unconscious, without disclosing the details of the current emergency treatment. Upon learning that Eleanor was unconscious, Hailey was overwhelmed. 

She leaned against the door frame, trembling, and requested, “Dr. Terrill, could you please provide me with the address of the hospital…” Liana shared the hospital’s address with Hailey and tried to calm her down, saying, “Ms. Vulpe, don’t worry. Eleanor is currently in the hospital, and I will closely monitor her. In the meantime, please prepare some clothes and toiletries for her. She might need to stay in the hospital for an extended period.” 

Liana’s calm voice gave Hailey some strength. 

She steadied herself, thanked her, hung up the phone, and went into Eleanor’s room clumsily. 

Panic–stricken, she packed a few clothes and toiletries and rushed to the hospital by car. 

Liana was doing a thorough check–up on Eleanor when she saw Hailey rushing in, out of breath. She immediately put down her stethoscope and looked at her. 

“Ms. Vulpe, calm down.” 

Hailey couldn’t care less about herself right now. She put down her things and hurried to Eleanor’s side. 

Seeing Eleanor lying on the hospital bed with a bandage on her forehead, Hailey’s face instantly changed. 

She walked over, her trembling hand gently touched Eleanor’s wound on her forehead, her eyes full of heartache and doubt. 

“Dr. Terrill, wasn’t Eleanor unconscious due to a heart attack? How come there’s a wound on her forehead?” 

Hailey looked back at Liana with confusion in her eyes. Liana couldn’t look her in the eye out of guilt. 

“Today, Eleanor tried to help me and got into trouble with Mr. Laurence’s cousin. That’s why she was attacked at the mall…” 

Liana told Hailey everything without a single lie. 

Upon hearing this, Hailey froze, her eyes filled with disbelief. 

She never expected Bernard to attack Eleanor in order to protect his sister and fiancée. 

Eleanor had been with Bernard for five years. Even if he didn’t care about her, he shouldn’t be this cruel, right? 

“Ms. Vulpe, it’s my fault that Eleanor is in this situation. I’m really sorry.”