A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2040 After some time, he stepped out, carrying an empty plate.

The night wasn't deep yet. Inside, Cecilia and the kids were present, but Mark found solitude on the balcony, the night wind his silent companion.

An urge to smoke rose within him, but his health wouldn't permit it.

Never had he felt more acutely the changes time brought; he had lost much, while Cecilia seemed to continually gain.

The other night, Cecilia had finally called him “Uncle Mark” once again, but they were no longer who they used to be.

let the cool breeze alleviate

of the glass door sliding open then gently closing

Cecilia stood there.

Library Fresh from a shower, clad in a black silk robe, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, she appeared Like a night-blooming

him from

on your

looked down, his hands tenderly caressing her

Times change, and so do we. I'm no longer that little girl. If I were,

or persuade me?” Cecilia playfully nibbled

both.” “You can do better than this, then.” Mark firmly grasped the back of her head, not allowing her to move away. Leaning her against the ornate balcony railing, he kissed her deeply, savoring the