A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Albert pulled out a tube of ointment, popped the lid with one hand, and dabbed some gently on Jessie's face, careful not to hurt her again.

With Jessie locked in his embrace, she had no choice but to stay put.

She felt awkward, turning her face away. She didn't want to talk to him but eventually couldn't help blurting out, “Why are you here? Just to mock me?” Albert stayed silent, tending to her with the ointment.

The sight brought back memories of their past. Jessie acted all experienced but Albert discovered only later she was still a virgin.

She had been shy and had cried out in pain during their first time together.

had compromised for the first

much younger and delicate, acted like a spoiled child. He

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of tears, she calmly said, “Thanks

keep her composure before adding, “You're hitched now, so focus on your wife! She seems... She seems lovely.” Albert fixed her with his

lengthy silence, he fished out cigarettes,