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.

and gently began to wipe Jessie's face as she sat beside her. Slowly

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

filled with despair. “I don't care! Nobody does.” Tears brimming, Jessie turned 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

be the father of our children. Beyond that, he's

is it so hard to find someone who genuinely cares about me? Why do men always treat me

would you mind preparing some soup for Miss

heart aching for her friend. It was clear to Melissa that Jessie's heart

retention of the

Jessie hoped for one last encounter with Albert before