A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2248 Nonetheless, Laura stood captivated by a dazzling array of holiday-themed spiced cupcakes, seemingly unable to move her feet.

Edwin lightly pinched her palm.

“Are you truly eager to have one?” Anticipating her possible refusal since she was always such a gentle soul afraid of burdening others, he was surprised when she nodded gently and admitted, “They seem scrumptious.” Her eyes glistened with moisture.

Having born in Czanch, she had relocated to Duefron after a family tragedy and then headed abroad. She had never sampled those delectable local treats before. She yearned to savor them, hopeful that they might evoke happiness.

Observing the crowd relishing the delicacies, she presumed they must be utterly delightful.

was overcome

extracted ten one-hundred-dollar bills and addressed the proprietor, “Please set up a table outside and provide a heater.” The owner's eyes gleamed upon seeing the

care for your girlfriend.” Laura was

interrupted her, and he interjected, “She's not my girlfriend!” A

my wife,” he

owner, playing along, exclaimed, “You tied the knot at such a tender age, young lady! But you've certainly chosen wisely. Just look at your husband. He's a remarkable individual, a rare find! In all my

did

busied himself, attending to their

to a seat, choosing the one facing the wind to shield her, and tenderly clasped her