A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2019 Behind her, Mark emerged from one of the bathroom stalls.

He, too, approached the sink, allowing the water to cascade over his fingers.

After a seemingly interminable moment, he finally glanced at Cecilia, noticing the reddened skin of her hand from excessive rubbing. He whispered, “l wasn't expecting her to be here tonight. Still, it's rude to just leave. I assure you, I didn't even share a handshake with her. If you need proof, Peter can vouch for me.” Cecilia's gaze remained downwards, her lips catching between her teeth in contemplation.

“Peter’s loyalty lies with you. How can he be impartial in this?” Her tone suggested a mix of skepticism and mild frustration with Mark's reasoning, though she refrained from outwardly expressing her discontent.

In social settings, men often had to navigate tricky dynamics, and not playing along could label them as party-poopers.

Cecilia couldn't

with her feelings, unsure of

to caress

stink,” she

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with me, and afterward, we can head home together.” After he spoke, Mark reached out to

Cecilia pulled away.

go,” she murmured, her voice

found the lilt