A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2720 “Yes, I did,” Alexis responded.

“Do you also want to control this, Leonel?” Leonel didn't answer her question directly. Instead, he pointed out, “It's late. Evelyn's asleep. Mrs. Douglas, remember you're married now. If you're so concerned about your former lover, think about your husband's patience and Evelyn missing her mother.” Leonel's words were laced with sarcasm.

Alexis brushed past him, saying, “I'l be more careful in the future.

To your satisfaction, Mr. Douglas.” As she spoke, she found herself pressed against the car door.

at her. In the moonlight, her face appeared pale, the shadows under her eyes hinting at sleepless nights and tears shed

voice low. “Do you know what makes a man truly satisfied?”

we marry to have a child? I don't see the need for us to be intimate before my next ovulatory period.” Leonel's gaze lingered on Alexis's face for a long moment before he chuckled, a hint of mockery in his voice. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website

stand even a single day without him? Mrs. Douglas, it's been a day since we married, and I've yet to see you smile. But with Calvin, you're so visibly affected. Do you remember you're now married to me?” Interrupting him, Alexis retorted, “Did you marry me just to make sarcastic remarks? Leonel, yes, I do want a child,

in our lives.” Alexis wanted to protest, to say she couldn't agree to that, but she didn't want to

before

him and heading into the

lighting another cigarette, lost in

entered the dining