A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Jessie's response was a mix of sorrow and sarcasm. “Please, Melissa, don't treat me like a child. I'm far from being your little boy."

Melissa offered a weak smile, her thoughts briefly touching her own complicated situation with Marcus.

How could she offer advice to someone about love when she couldn't even figure out her own relationship with Marcus. Melissa had always stayed out of Jessie and Albert's tumultuous relationship, but tonight felt different.

While Elsie watched over Jessie, Melissa made a decision to step in.

found a quiet spot downstairs and

in Heron, likely not expecting a call at this

as she finally said, “Miss Green is quite intoxicated, and frankly, she’s not in a good state... She's having serious doubts about her engagement. Mr.

wellbeing?” The silence that followed weighed heavily

Albert, her superior, and the anxiety of

here in Heron are complicated. I've recently entered an arrangement with that woman, agreeing to marry her niece. It seems to be the most viable solution for all involved at the moment.” “But Mr. Waston!” Melissa interjected, taken aback by the revelation and its implications for

out hope for you” Albert's response was dismissive, a stark contrast to the emotion swirling around the

haven't shared this with you or anyone else in Duefron for specific reasons.

Melissa could barely hide her shock, her voice a mix of dismay and urgency. “Mr. Waston!” Overwhelmed by the weight of the conversation, Melissa couldn't suppress her outrage. “Don't you think