A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2100 Pressing her face against his back, she began to fidget with his belt.

Although Mark knew she was only craving for an intimate hug, he playfully scolded, “The children are waiting for their meal. Let me cook, and I promise to attend to you later. No more mischief, okay?” Cecilia thought he was being cruel.

But she had no intention of letting him go.

The pair sidled up to the kitchen counter, Cecilia clinging to Mark as though she were a baby koala. Her playful antics while he was trying to cook almost made it impossible for him to focus on the task at hand.

Turning his head, he whispered suggestively, “Or maybe I should attend to you first?” In response, Cecilia playfully bit his back, darkening the hue of his dark blue shirt.

with an affectionate sigh, Mark chided, “You're such a big baby. I bet Edwin will outgrow you in a few years’ time.” Unfazed, Cecilia tightened her grip on him and whispered, “I just want to hold

ever return to their former closeness. He hadn't dared to wonder if Cecilia could

in that moment, her

he had some inkling as to why she'd taken

wanted to

It honed his ability to control his emotions effectively. Focused on finely chopping vegetables, Mark asked softly, “You never did answer my earlier question. What prompted you to

She didn't like it.

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Sensing her mood, Mark remained quiet too, concentrating on his culinary