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?”

mustered all her strength, shoved Caleb away and slapped him across the

don’t want to see

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

his throbbing cheek

tell you I like you,

“You’re too late

show up when she was

room for a goodbye,

that even if Caleb did like her, he didn’t

like him, who

the pain tearing through his cheek, Caleb moved closer, embracing

her. He kissed her until she was breathless, until she couldn’t

go

get close was my mistake, but my feelings

touched her swollen red lips,

your like

deep breath, he apologized

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

the remarkable women 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 have dared to touch her.

Katharine retorted, pushing him away, fully aware of

you currently have feelings for me or not, it doesn’t matter. I’ve made up my mind to marry Peterson, Katharine

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 free, his hold only grew tighter.

of

“I won’t!”

his eyes filled with deep

I don’t want you to

were flashing with emotions Katharine had never seen

moved, but quickly regained her composure, questioning Caleb