A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2199 “Impressive acting skill, young man! ‘And what about Peter and Lina? You're not usually this attentive! Mark's hands trembled noticeably as he lit another cigarette, the tension in the room thickening.

Edwin completed cleaning up the shards and wiped his hands with a tissue, maintaining his composure as he explained, “Uncle Peter is growing old. I simply had his well-being in mind.” Mark's eyes narrowed, a sneer crossing his face.

“That excuse might work on your mother, but it won't fool me. You're too young to think you can outsmart me, Edwin!” Mark retorted, his doubt unshaken.

He took a couple of harsh drags from his cigarette, and then finally broached the real issue, his voice low and grave.

then, let's hear it! What's the truth

confirming nor denying

a need to release his frustration, found himself without an outlet for his emotions. He pointed accusingly at his son, unable to find

still silent, offered a cup of

he managed to control himself, deciding against any dramatic actions that might

a subdued tone, Mark pressed further, his voice tinged with insistence, “Tell me what happened.”

a moment of silence, Edwin spoke in a

it was, but we've gone our

nearly extinguished, and then forcefully crushed it out. Pointing at his son, he struggled to contain himself before finally uttering, “You scoundrel!” Being a perceptive man, he didn't require all the particulars