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.

the apartment remains untouched. You might want to check it. If anything is missing, instruct Tina to get in touch with Dylan. There's no need for us to contact each

plea against the fading echoes of

dipped to a hushed

clouds, before he uttered, “Let's meet one more time.” Laura's laughter danced in a dreamy haze tinged

seems your blind date is a success today. You're now a man with a girlfriend! Is your resentment and vendetta against me merely because my mother clung to your father? Rest assured, Edwin, I'll never stoop as low

off her phone, extracted the SIM card, and

was no social butterfly; Dylan capably managed her

her number, she mused, would scarcely

Edwin sat ensconced within his car, the persistent dial tone a vexing accompaniment

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