A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2360 Frustrated and tired, Alexis decided not to engage further.

She closed her eyes, resigning herself to let him stay if he was so determined to keep her company.

As she drifted off, her head rested on his sturdy arm.

The soft, pink lamp light cast a gentle glow on her face, bringing out traces of her youthful self.

“Alexis,” Leonel murmured, leaning in to kiss her tenderly.

Alexis’ eyes fluttered open, but before she could utter a word, Leonel had already taken her hand, their fingers intertwining.

tender yet unrestrained, bridging the distance between

up at Leonel, the reality of their closeness in this childhood

were together in the very room where they had once innocently shared a bed as

slightly parted, a contrast to her typical demeanor. Leonel, unable to resist, kissed her repeatedly, each

small bed creaked under

to take things too far in such a setting. His kisses and touches were merely meant to bring her

night deepened, Alexis gently pushed him away,

He carefully adjusted her nightgown, and then wrapped his arms around

drifted into a half-sleep, Leonel whispered into her neck, “Alexis, I really regret it. I'm sorry.” But he knew his apologies for the hurt and disappointment he had caused her were futile. As she had said, eight years

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