A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2618 Alexis finished her milk.

Just as she was rising to grab her coat and briefcase, Leonel's sudden proposal interrupted. “Alexis, how about we tie the knot?” A stunned expression washed over Alexis.

She stared at him, taking a while to regain her composure. She had envisioned countless ways he might propose, but this wasn't one of them.

Amidst breakfast and work preparations, his unexpected marriage proposal turned the usual order of things upside down.

settling back into her seat, the diamond ring on her finger sparkled in

surfaced-this apartment once housed her

pondered-Perhaps her mother conceived

to utter the words “Ido” for an extended period. It seemed as if she felt that, no matter how she articulated it, her response wouldn't be careful

doesn’t meet your satisfaction? Whether it’s appearance, performance in bed, or any other aspect, I'm all ears.” Blushing, Alexis bit her lower lip, admitting, “Tonight, I'll let you know.” Smirking, Leonel countered, “Nights aren't for such talk. They're for romance and other delightful pursuits.” Alexis crinkled her nose, maintaining her

tone, he uttered, “Alexis, if you agree, you'll have a

wished he could whisk her back to the apartment for a

Alexis headed to the

in her thoughts. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ