A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2844 Sylvia, though not privy to the specifics of their situation, had a good idea about what had transpired. She knew Marcus all too well.

He was a man of wealth and pride, now deeply humiliated by almost being deceived and rejected by a young girl.

But it was clear he wasn't over Melissa.

If Marcus had truly moved on from Melissa, why would he be up there, smoking all night and battling a fever? Sylvia wore a gentle smile and patted Melissa's shoulder. “Look, Mr. Fowler and I are two different people. Hey, we haven't caught up in so long. Don't you have any stories for me? I've been driving all night and now I have to attend to Mr. Fowler during the day. Melissa, you seem to know this place well. Could you give me some advice?” Melissa found it hard to say no.

Talking wasn't her strong suit, especially with someone as experienced in the workplace as Sylvia.

it, Sylvia had

mother, could tell Melissa was struggling. To her, Melissa seemed

only Melissa were a bit savvier, she could have a much

then heaved a

were at the top floor. Melissa hesitated at the door, whispering to Sylvia, “The wonton soup is $12. With packaging and delivery, it's $15." Within seconds, Sylvia was already using her room key card. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt

she replied, “I'l just wait here at the door.” Sylvia grinned. “You're avoiding Mr. Fowler, right? He's sick, running a high fever. I touched his forehead. His body temp must be at

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as she had imagined. But upon entering, she was greeted by the smell of cigarettes laced with

It was unmistakably Marcus.