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.

hear it! What's the truth about your relationship

remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the

frustration, found himself without an outlet for his emotions. He pointed accusingly at his son, unable to find words in his overwhelming

still silent, offered a cup

out, he managed to control himself, deciding

pressed further, his voice tinged with insistence, “Tell me what happened.”

of silence, Edwin spoke in a hushed

gone our separate ways now.” Mark remained

at his son, he struggled to contain himself before finally uttering, “You scoundrel!” Being a perceptive man, he