A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Whatever! She admitted to herself that she had indeed taken advantage of Marcus this time.

Itwas six in the evening, and she had just finished work, ready to head home. As she was about to drive off, she heard a knock on her car window.

To her surprise, it was Shawn standing outside.

“Shawn, what are you doing here? This is such a surprise!” Melissa exclaimed, genuinely taken aback.

door for Shawn. “Come on in. We should pick up Janet and Yvonne. It'l be fun to

of money. Janet and Yvonne are already at the restaurant waiting for us. After we pick up my mom and Matthew, we'll join them. I'm really looking forward to treating everyone.” Melissa couldn't help but feel excited for him. She started the car, saying, “That sounds amazing! I'm all in for a good meal” ALL through the drive, Shawn was in high spirits, sharing stories about how

worries. I'm on top of it” Atdinner, everyone enjoyed a great atmosphere. Afterwards, Julie left to spend the

alone.

rich.” With a grin, Melissa asked, “Do you understand what it means to be rich?” Matthew scowled slightly and said, “Of course. It means Uncle Shawn can buy lots of toys for me” Melissa agreed, “Yes, that's one way to look at it” Encouraged by

in his dungarees, especially toddling

him up and