A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2175 Laura's gaze fixed upon the incoming call.

The phone persisted in its insistent ringing, and after a moment's contemplation, she answered it.

A heavy silence enveloped the other end.

Laura, too, maintained her wordless stance.

Their breaths danced in delicate harmony, a fragile equilibrium neither dared disturb. Finally, it was Laura who broke the silence.

get in touch with Dylan. There's no need for us to contact each other anymore.” The urge to end

soft plea against the fading echoes of their shared

voice dipped to a hushed tone, barely

gathering like storm clouds, before he uttered, “Let's meet one more time.”

mother clung to your father? Rest assured, Edwin, I'll never stoop as low as her. Never!” Laura declared, her resolve unshaken, “By the way, stop bothering me.” She ended the call, the

With deliberate steps, she turned off her phone, extracted the SIM card, and planned to ask for Dylan's aid in procuring

butterfly; Dylan capably managed

mused, would scarcely

ensconced within his car, the persistent dial tone a vexing accompaniment to his restlessness

sank into the car's embrace, shrouded in contemplative silence, a cigarette between his