A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Matthew cuddled Minnie, showering her with ki*ses.

Observing Marcus’ cocky demeanor and Melissa's affectionate gaze at the breakfast table, Jessie couldn't help but quip, “Looks like your son takes after Melissa more.” After breakfast, Jessie dashed upstairs, desperate for some shut-eye.

She was running on fumes and needed to catch up on sleep.

As Melissa was about to fetch Matthew for breakfast, her phone buzzed.

It was Albert.

eyed the phone for a

subordinate right after getting hitched. Maybe his wedded bliss isn't all it's cracked up to be, huh?” Feeling Marcus’ barb, she snapped back, “You're just talking nonsense.” She then answered the call. “Mr. Waston." On the line, Albert stayed silent for a beat. Then, he inquired about Jessie.

folks didn't give her a hard time, did they?” After pondering, Melissa replied, “Jessie's staying with me at the moment. You know her best, Mr. Waston. She'd been waiting for you til the night before her engagement, only to find out you tied the knot with another woman.

attention can hurt” ‘s Albert didn't argue

“You're right, Melissa."

to set the puppy down and wash up for breakfast. Shed instilled a healthy routine for

was a

sip of her milk, Marcus quipped, “You're quite the sage now, doling out life advice left and right. But what about your own life? Have