A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Pushing open the bedroom door, the pungent smell of alcohol hit her immediately. With a concerned frown, she asked, “Exactly how much did she drink?’

The maid, embarrassed, offered no answer.

Jessie was sprawled across the bed, her engagement-ready appearance marred by her condition, whispering Albert's name amidst her sobs and angry outbursts.

She lamented his absence and expressed her reluctance to marry another.

Upon watching this, Melissa's heart went out to Jessie.

fetched a towel and gently began to wipe Jessie's face as she sat beside her. Slowly coming to, Jessie saw Melissa and burst into

took you so long?” “Why did you drink so much, huh?

to lie on her back, a raw vulnerability in her voice. “My fiance, he's seemingly perfect in every way. Yet, he envisions our marriage as an open relationship. Do you understand what that means, Melissa?” A bitter smile crossed her face as she went on, “In plain terms, our marriage is nothing but a facade. We're allowed

be the father of our children.

face as she lamented, “How is he any different from Albert? Melissa... Tell me, why is it so hard to find someone who genuinely cares about me? Why do men always treat me so harshly?” Attempting to steer Jessie

mind preparing some soup for Miss Green?” With a moment's hesitation, Elsie nodded and left

back to Jessie, Melissa tenderly placed a hand on her shoulder, her heart aching for her friend. It

of

one last encounter with