A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Two figures emerged from the darkness.

Marcus, known for his sharp tongue, slipped his hands into his pockets, lowered his head, and it a cigarette. “Well, well! Melissa, you went out and brought back dead weight? Planning to give Matthew a stepmom?” Melissa seethed with anger but remained silent.

Jessie's eyes were swollen, resembling walnuts. She glared at Marcus and retorted, “If I had anywhere else to go, do you think Id willingly come here? Do you think I enjoy staring at your annoying face?” Marcus glanced at Jessie and then shifted his gaze to Melissa.

Melissa's eyes were also red, likely from shedding tears with Jessie.

you stay for a week. Then you're out” Unimpressed by Marcus's attitude, Jessie turned to Melissa. “How can you tolerate him? He acts like he doesn't care about you, but it's obvious he's

Matthew sleep in? I want to

Melissa moved to follow, but Marcus halted her. “You've been gone for two days. Care to explain?” Melissa bit her lip, retorting, “Explain? What do I owe you an explanation for?” Marcus remained silent, his gaze piercing as he stared at her with his dark eyes. Suddenly, he extended his arm and pulled her into an embrace. Her slender waist

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Jessie's dress.” Marcus pressed Melissa against the car, slipping his hand into her dress as he remarked, “So, it

resist the urge

found his behavior overly