A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2704 “It's not like that,” she answered, her voice trembling slightly.

The previous night had been different. There had been a specific goal in mind, and alcohol had dulled her inhibitions.

But now, they were both sober, without any impulsive desires, and their child slept nearby.

Her face felt warm with his proximity, barely an inch away.

Leonel, observing her quivering lips, asked quietly, “Did you discuss this arrangement with Calvin?” Alexis looked up at him.

Leonel lightly touched her earlobe, which seemed flushed. “Being with me, don’t you owe him that much? After all, he's your current-boyfriend,” he said, the last word tinged with bitterness.

wanted to ask more, driven by the concerns any man might have in such a

the typical concerns of any man in his position, Alexis regained her composure

acknowledging her point. “That's true,”

with resolve, “I want us to share a room. Also, I have surgery scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and

or a genuine need for her presence. He simply longed for her to be by his side for every significant moment in the future. His determination made it clear there would be no escaping this new

chose not to argue further,

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it, surveying

a single bark from the puppy, he moved to the bed and gently kissed Evelyn's

cuddling a pillow, her tiny, plump figure adorably curled