A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2008 Observing this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix of amusement and exhaustion.

But Waylen and Rena seemed to bask in the joy.

Waylen, despite the bustling environment, looked dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as if age was catching up to him.

As Cecilia settled in, Waylen threw her a casual greeting.

He was about to start cooking when his phone rang.

It was Peter.

Eagerly expecting this call, Waylen excused himself to the garden.

“Peter, what's the news?” Despite his relaxed demeanor,

Peter, likewise, was cunning.

began, “I've reconsidered our last contract discussion. There's a glitch.” In

Trying to sound genuine, Peter confessed, “Our finance team made a blunder; added an extra zero by mistake. It's a major discrepancy in our financial report. I've let go of that accountant. We can't have such negligence. Another expert's

us up

we finalize our intent with a signature?” Considering the proposal, Waylen replied, “I'll come

opportunity. Children’s expenses nowadays aren't cheap, especially given that we have many at home.” Peter, fully aware of the enormous financial gains

with composed grace, “Indeed,

regards to him." “WiLL do." Ending the call, Peter mused that Waylen would finally step into the corporate environment the following

the man was more astute than both

Waylen savored

lit a cigarette in the parterre, lost in the fiery hues of the

his smoke, he made his way to