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?”

her strength, shoved Caleb away and slapped him across the

out, I don’t want

on Caleb’s face, the imprint of her fingers

throbbing cheek and looked at

like

“You’re too late

didn’t he show up when she was

a goodbye, not to win her back.

Caleb did like her, he didn’t

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

his cheek, Caleb moved closer, embracing Katharine once

her until she was breathless, until she couldn’t resist, until she was

go

get close was my mistake, but my feelings for

her swollen red lips,

of your like is mixed with deception?”

he apologized again for his

could’ve approached you differently but I chose the lowest of the low, maybe because I was already

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 have dared to touch her.

you’re trying to say,” Katharine retorted, pushing him away, fully aware of how

you currently have feelings for me or not, it doesn’t matter. I’ve made up

feelings would lead to her forgiveness, but she remained resolute in her decision to marry Peterson Anxiety started to consume him, causing him to

go of

“I won’t!”

eyes filled with deep

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

eyes were flashing with emotions Katharine

slightly moved, but quickly regained her composure, questioning Caleb