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.

truth about your relationship with Laura?” Edwin's

remained silent, neither confirming nor

without an outlet for his emotions. He pointed accusingly at his son, unable to find words

still silent, offered a cup of

an intense urge to lash out, he managed to control himself, deciding against

subdued tone, Mark pressed further, his voice tinged with insistence,

moment of silence, Edwin spoke in a

but we've gone

he struggled to contain himself before finally uttering, “You scoundrel!” Being a perceptive man, he didn't require all the particulars to discern