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.

years’ time.” Unfazed, Cecilia tightened her grip on him and whispered, “I just want to hold you right now.” Mark felt a surge of happiness so

hadn't dared to hope they could ever return to their former closeness. He hadn't dared to

in that moment, her love felt unrestrained

While he had some inkling as to why

to

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 take up cooking all of a sudden?”

She didn't like it.

silent, she continued to

Mark remained quiet too, concentrating on his