A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Meanwhile, Jessie returned to the ward.

Her mother had come back with a stern expression. Ignoring the nurse's presence, she slapped Jessie as soon as she entered. “How dare you still associate with that man! Have you no shame, Jessie?” Caught off guard, Jessie stumbled.

Her face was swollen and red again, her lips even bleeding.

The nurse tried to intervene but Jessie's mother dismissed her and shut the door.

Throughout, Jessie said nothing to defend herself. She only stared at her father, wondering if her defiance had led to the Green family's downfall...

In the afternoon, the doctor mentioned her old man's condition was stabilizing.

Jessie was the sole heir to the family business, so she had to step up.

reeling. The company and the hotel were both

had patched things up as best he could but debts still loomed large. So, Jessie decided to sell the villa

her.

later, the agent notified her of potential interest in the

showed up on time. Elsie, seeing the agent and

rattled.

grown accustomed to the place and wasn't keen on

she fretted

Elsie, Jessie gave the

the final bid stood at twelve million. It was way under market value, but Jessie was in

clenched her jaw