A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Silent since getting into the car, Albert heard Melissa whisper, “You don't need to oversee the project yourself. Are you doing this for Jessie, Mr. Watson?”

Albert glanced at Melissa and then turned his head away.

He grinned slightly and remarked, “No way!” Then he inquired casually, “Jessie... How's she been lately?” Melissa sensed Albert's reluctance to acknowledge the truth. Maybe it had stung him hard when Jessie turned him down last time.

Eventually, he had had to resort to Marcus for Jessie's sake.

With a nonchalant tone, Melissa replied, “She's hanging in there. But her dad passed away last month, so Jessie's got her hands full looking after her mom and the family business. Mrs. Green's not in the best mood and tends to take it out on Jessie” Concern etched on his face, Albert asked urgently, “Has that woman been hitting her again?” Melissa didn't answer, her eyes dropping to the ground.

matter rest. He understood it wasn't Melissa's place to intervene

running the branch. HQ's thrilled with your performance! Melissa... if you're up for it, I can swing you a spot at Heron. Pays a lot more than your position here. But if

flashed a small smile. “I'l mull it over, Mr. aston.” With that, Albert shut

he left, he passed Melissa a

off at his hotel, Melissa hailed a cab

the job offer. It ‘was tempting the

salary offered was several times more than what she got in

career jump for Melissa. Plus, itt would

past, she would've jumped at it without

was torn. While Marcus and her weren't as tight as before, they