A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 949

Caleb was stuck in a serious bind, he was supposed to leave but his feet just wouldn’t budge

“So…you and Peterson, what’s the deal?”

“He’s a great guy we’re getting hitched in a few days”

Caleb froze, then hopped off the window sill, tightly gripping Katharine’s shoulders, words tumbling out in a panic.

“You’ve barely met the guy and you’re rushing into marriage? At least date for half a year, get to know him properly before tying the knot ”

“What’s it to you?”

Her cool retort left Caleb speechless.

He stared into Katharine’s eyes, took a deep breath and pulled her into a tight embrace

“Don’t marry

him

Katharine tried to push him away, but his hold only tightened.

“Wow, really? You don’t fancy me but you’re here to stop me from marrying someone else. Are

you out of

your mind?”

Caleb lowered his head, resting his chin on her shoulder, planting a weak kiss on her cheek

“Katharine, it’s not that I don’t fancy you, it’s just. I have some stuff to deal with that I can’t put into words. Can you wait for me?”

all her strength, shoved Caleb away and slapped him across

want to see

Katharine’s slap left a massive swelling on Caleb’s face, the imprint of her fingers was clearly visible.

touched his throbbing cheek and

tell you I like you, you’d still

“You’re too late

he show up when

her room for a goodbye, not to win her back.

if Caleb did like her, he didn’t like her enough.

afraid of men like him, who might abandon her at any moment.

cheek, Caleb moved closer,

He kissed her until she was breathless, until she couldn’t resist, until she was moved. Only then did Caleb slowly let

go

get close was my mistake, but

her swollen red lips,

of your like is mixed with

apologized again for

I’ve had some time to think I could’ve approached you differently but I chose the

who had shown interest in him, Caleb was only ever drawn to Katharine. He couldn’t help but tease her, test her, because his feelings for her were evident. Otherwise, he wouldn’t

to say,” Katharine retorted, pushing him away, fully

matter. I’ve made up my mind to marry Peterson,

confessing his feelings would lead to her forgiveness, but she remained resolute in her decision to marry Peterson Anxiety started to consume him, causing him to tightly grip Katharine’s wrist. As he sensed her struggling to break

go of

“I won’t!”

eyes filled with

I let go, you’ll marry Peterson, I don’t want you

emotions Katharine had never seen before.

was slightly moved, but quickly regained her composure,