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 by a wave of

He extracted ten one-hundred-dollar bills and addressed the

“Sir, you really care for your girlfriend.”

interjected, “She's not

“She's my wife,”

shop 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 years of running this place, I've never encountered

did tighten

himself, attending to

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