A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

“What’s there to talk about?”

Her voice sounded flat.

Mark murmured, “I’m trying to convince Cathy to let the Thomas family raise the child. After that…”

Cecilia offered a subtle smile.

She glanced down, speaking with sorrow.

“Mark, can’t you understand her intentions? She wants you. How could she possibly hand over the child to someone else? Sure, you have to try to convince her, but why must I be the one to wait for you to sort things out? Cathy will always find new excuses. There won’t be an end. The child needs education. The child falls ill. The child feels unhappy. One call to you and you’re summoned up to her side.”

Mark was lost in thought.

“I’m not interested in talking about

gaze fell on her hopeless

while holding her hand, “I won’t see that child anymore once

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her work. She had pleaded relentlessly with her agent until she was granted permission to visit Czanch. However, now she found herself unable to keep

while

manner was exceedingly humble

doorway, watching her in silence. Strands of her hair framed her pale face, and her shirt dress was in disarray, untouched

ending the call, Cecilia

gaze had