A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Marcus’ teasing was met with an eye roll from Melissa as she picked up the call. Jessie's voice, strained with emotion, resonated from the other end. “Melissa, how can you do this to me? My engagement is tomorrow. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Tell me you'll be at my bachelorette party tonight, please.

I need clarity.” ) Melissa suddenly remembered the significance of the date- Valentine's Day was also the day of Jessie's engagement.

Sensing Jessie's disheartened mood, Melissa asked with genuine concern, “Hey, are you by yourself right now?” Through her tears, Jessie lamented. “They've all left. Its Like nobody cares about me anymore!” Her voice trailed off into soft murmurs.

‘s A somber tone replaced Jessie's on the line as someone else took the phone over. “Miss Brown, is this you? Its Elsie Miss Green has had too much to drink, and I'm afraid to call Mr. Watson. What should I do, Miss Brown?" Elsie? The same Elsie from Albert's villa-was Jessie there now?

after her, I'm on my way,”

Marcus, who was already watching her, wood shavings

on her. Would

the debris from his clothes in a deliberate, unhurried motion. “And why should I do this for

between them, Melissa began to clear the sawdust from

favor to me,” she asked softly,

onto hers,

coax him with a ki*s, Marcus cut through

A flush of warmth spread across Melissa's cheeks