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 up” Marcus gradually straightened his

he could discern the tears glistening in her eyes. The prospect of

nonchalant tone, Marcus remarked, “I'l walk them to the car” Waylen was so

tightly, worried about how he

then said goodbye to everyone politely. Rena didn't want Melissa to £0, and she was also concerned she and Marcus might

stepped out without donning

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

Elva aside and walked to Melissa's car at a calm pace. He opened the back door, allowing Melissa to put

lifted her head, she locked