A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

“That was your parents asking me for favors!” Marcus retorted firmly.

Violette's lips trembled. “You dare say you didn't use me to make Melissa jealous?” Marcus regarded her calmly before offering a faint smile.

“You know I used you to provoke her, why still hold onto it? These... I never actually liked them, but Melissa did years ago! Violette, find someone else to love.”

Hé paused, contemplating his néxt words, words he had never spoken to Melissa before.

“I've found my match in her in this lifetime,” he admitted.

cried out loud, her emotions overwhelming

allowing her to cry until she

come back! It's better for you, and... Melissa really doesn't appreciate me provoking her like this.” Despite his anger towards her, Marcus

all, his actions

overcome with emotion like a child whose favorite toy had been taken away, swept the treats onto the floor, tears streaming down her

lenient towards her because he didn't truly care for her. Her emotional outbursts didn’t affect him. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

down,

the floor- to ceiling window and directed, “Arrange for the carpet to be replaced” Marcus shook his head, his thoughts consumed by

a bit

a tantrum when she was sad or angry? He