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.

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Melissa departing tearfully, Marcus found himself incapable of driving. He hadn't even suggested she take a comforting shower or change; he simply instructed her to depart after

was 3:30 in the morning,

she have any money with her? Such considerations hadn't

lifted his head, his Adam's

her for me." Sylvia responded in a raspy tone, “Understood.” Empowered by Marcus’ directive, Sylvia leveraged the Fowler family’s influence to scour every nook of Duefron, the hotel Melissa

went to the lengths of inquiring about every detail and surprisingly found the key.

access to the