A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2015 “So you're here as my chef now?” Returning her smile, Mark made his way to the kitchen.

The hum of the fridge broke the silence.

“I wanted to share a meal, but since you had other plans, I thought I'd join you here.” Cecilia chuckled. She wasn't exactly a star in the kitchen.

Her fridge was well-stocked though, thanks to diligent house staff.

She heard the rustle of ingredients.

Before she fully realized it, she found herself wrapping her arms around Mark, surprising even him.

behind him, “Forgive my

to gauge her sincerity, pondering if she'd use the

between them felt delicate; neither wanted

wedding to his illness, and finally to his return-they hadn't truly found

now, understanding that not everything

Library With Cecilia murmuring occasional sweet nothings, Mark prepared

thoughtfully crafted. As they sat down, she sipped on the wine he'd brought, her cheeks tinting a

led her to the bedroom, her protests

intimate