A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

But Melissa didn't say anything in response.

Seeing the expression on her face, Marcus decided to change the topic.

“Those servants in the villa used to work at my parents’ place, so you don't need to worry. They'll take good care of you and Matthew.” Melissa whispered her thanks. In her heart, she was very grateful to the Fowler family.

But Marcus responded with just a dismissive snort.

After this, they didn't exchange any other word. Eventually, they arrived at Marcus’ villa, and Melissa and Matthew moved in.

The villa had three floors. There were two large bedrooms on the east side of the second floor. Melissa and Matthew had to stay in one room while Marcus occupied another alone, so Matthew would be able to spend the night with his father at any time.

were at the villa, Melissa began to

so their clothes were required to be replaced regularly. As a

unpacked

she opened the closet to put in

Marcus’ clothes hanging in the closet. Obviously, this room used

shut the door quietly and opened another one in which she put her clothes. But Marcus had

point, she suddenly heard Matthew's cheerful voice

somehow relieved to hear him sounding so happy. But all of a sudden,

Marcus. With his lips on her neck, he asked her in a low voice, “Since you don't want to marry me, does it also mean that

to her surprise,