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.

remains untouched. You might want to check it. If anything is missing, instruct Tina to get in touch with Dylan. There's no

plea against the fading echoes of their

a hushed

require, Mr. Evans?” Edwin paused, his thoughts gathering like storm clouds, before he uttered, “Let's meet one more time.” Laura's laughter danced in a dreamy haze tinged

vendetta against me merely because my 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 final thread of their strained

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

Dylan capably managed her professional

her number, she mused, would scarcely

the line, Edwin sat ensconced within his car, the persistent

embrace, shrouded in contemplative silence, a cigarette between