A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Marcus, along with most of the people in the hall, could hear Luna's words. However, Waylen was the first to express his irritation.

“What's all this chatter about? It's not your concern, as an outsider, to meddle in our affairs.” Just as Luna was about to respond, Violette interjected, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Mom, please, stop.”

Luna then fell silent, yielding to Violette's plea.

Humiliated, Melissa decided she couldn't linger any longer. Without partaking in the tea, she rose and donned her coat. Approaching Marcus, she murmured, “I'l take Matthew home.” The atmosphere grew tense, with a subtle sense of unease Lingering in the air. Even though Matthew was young, he could tell something wasn't right.

He looked sad.

a stern gaze at Marcus and urged, “Speak

truth, Melissa was in such proximity to Marcus that he could discern the tears glistening in her eyes.

to the car” Waylen was so furious that he nearly passed

hugged Matthew tightly, worried about how he might

everyone politely. Rena didn't want Melissa to £0, and she was also concerned she and Marcus might argue again, so she asked Elva to accompany

out without donning

admonished him in a hushed tone, “Marcus, you're being unreasonable.” Ignoring her, Marcus retrieved a cigarette, lighting it before addressing Elva,

to Melissa's car at a calm pace. He opened the

head, she locked eyes