A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2515 Late into the night, Edwin, instead of basking in newlywed bliss, found himself compelled to meet with Leonel.

He knocked on the door when he arrived.

Leonel appeared, weariness etched deeper into his features compared to Edwin's countenance.

Leaning against the doorframe with one hand, a cigarette poised elegantly between his fingers on the other, Edwin's gaze bore into Leonels soul, each sizing up the other in silent appraisal.

a glance at the red wine on the table and the pile of cigarette butts in the ashtray. Drawing conclusions about Leonel’s recent hardships, he found

fine wine treated like water from a tap, quite the waste, don’t you think?” Seating himself, Edwin leveled his gaze at Leonel and quipped, “Seems you've got a spat brewing with Alexis, and I'm the unintended pawn. What's your game, Leonel?” Leonel reached for a cigarette, lighting it at a leisurely pace, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Alexis hold you in high regard, doesn't she?” Edwin's stare grew icier, tinged with

ire seemed inconsequential

was aware that Edwin was obviously

half a year figuring out the Smith family’s labyrinth, on the brink of reaping the rewards, and you come in now?! Laura's carrying my child, and time's ticking. I've no bandwidth for

Observing Leonel’s nonchalance, Edwin's heart burned with anger, his wedding night becoming the last thing he

its

words at Leonel, “Keep dreaming!” Leonel, under the shimmering light, met

dream of having children with Alexis every night!”