A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2167 Laura watched him leave, her gaze Lingering.

She wasn't naive; she understood the undertones of Dylan's concern, yet their eight-year history had bonded them like family.

Fresh from a breakup, she wasn't ready to traverse the path of a new relationship.

Her apartment had sat empty for three months.

Dylan had kept it clean though, sparing her mother any hint of her recent split with “Nelson.” It was a detail Laura chose not to disclose.

and Lina were alone

down her bags, remarked softly, “Dylan really looks out

good to me.” Lina's

chores but showed filial respect by brewing a fragrant tea. They settled on the

and Cecilia but decided against it, sensing Laura's emotional wounds were still raw and Likely didn't expect to reconnect with Mark anytime

of her son's life abroad, as

a

brother and his wife.” Lina waved off

lavish.