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.

by the concerns any man might have in such a

concerns of any man in his position, Alexis regained her composure and offered a light smile. “No need.

nodded, acknowledging her point.

as he reached for the doorknob, he added with resolve, “I want us to share a room. Also, I have surgery scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and I want you there with me.” Alexis started to object. “It's only a minor operation” “But I

or a genuine need for her presence. He simply longed for her to be by his side for every significant moment in

to argue further, understanding the necessity of his

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and leaned against it, surveying the room now shared with two additional

puppy, he moved to the bed and gently kissed

little girl stirred in her sleep, cuddling a pillow, her tiny, plump figure