A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2929 All this time, Marcus just presumed that they had rekindled their love.

Marcus recalled that Melissa visited his apartment in the rain. She must be eager to see him.

However, he had forced himself on her, fueled by anger.

Melissa, misinterpreting his actions, believed Marcus had a change of heart, perhaps even contemplating a proposal when she saw the ring.

The truth dawned on her when Marcus offered two million dollars for a single intimate encounter, handing her a check with a directive to purchase morning-after pills. It was then that she comprehended his regard for her as nothing more than a plaything.

Abruptly, Marcus brought the car to a halt.

brightly under the

Eagles.

was in a

&

even suggested she take a comforting shower or change; he simply instructed her to depart

that moment, it was 3:30 in the morning,

manage to get back? Did she have any money with her? Such considerations hadn't crossed his mind,

his head, his Adam's apple moving with

raspy tone, “Understood.” Empowered by Marcus’ directive, Sylvia leveraged the Fowler family’s influence to scour every nook of Duefron, the hotel Melissa

lengths of inquiring about every detail and surprisingly found the key. The receptionist

managed to obtain access