A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2144 Holding a takeout box, Edwin shot Chris a piercing look that silenced him instantly.

He mused internally, letting Laura into his family villa? The place his parents once called home? Absolutely impossible! Their connection was transient; a fleeting moment.

Entering his dimly lit home, he switched on the lights and moved towards the northern workroom, where he found Laura engrossed in her designs.

Dressed casually in his shirt and shorts, she was oblivious to his presence, Drawing closer, Edwin lightly brushed her chilled legs, concern evident in his voice.

“You're freezing. Why so underdressed?” Startled, Laura's hand jerked, marring her design. Her voice a blend of frustration and surprise, she muttered, “This is your doing.” Acknowledging the blame with a soft, “It is,” Edwin wrapped his arms around her, lifting her effortlessly from her seat.

together, Edwin's hand brushed

breakfast and lunch, didn’t you? Why would you do that?” His tone

irritation, Laura hugged his neck and murmured, “I had

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couch, draping

jacket?”

paused, searching for

talker, he managed to shift the topic with ease, and

Edwin began to prepare

return to her sketches and