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.

and Melissa, directed a stern gaze at Marcus and urged, “Speak up” Marcus gradually straightened

Melissa was in such proximity to Marcus that he could discern the tears glistening in her eyes. The prospect of being the subject of others’ scrutiny

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

tightly, worried about how

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

without donning

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

Marcus pushed Elva aside and walked to Melissa's car at a calm pace. He opened the back door, allowing Melissa to put Matthew inside and secure his

head, she locked