A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

With a boldness fueled by desperation, he gestured towards the woman nestled in Alberts arms. If youve grown attached to her during those three years, why not make her your partner? Jessie is a wonderful woman.

A shadow passed over Alberts face, his features clouding at the mention of marriage.

Ignoring James wild words, Albert descended the stairs, Jessie cradled in his arms, and settled her gently into the car.

While securing her seatbelt, her hand suddenly clasped his. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Assuming she had woken up, Albert was surprised by her murmured words, spoken as if in a dream. Uncle Albert, she whispered, her eyes meeting his with a misty gaze.

Albert froze, unable to look away.

After a moment, Jessies eyelids fluttered shut again as she murmured It must be a dream. How could you come back when youre married?

felt a pang of

he tenderly brushed

looked at

now married. It wasnt about being loyal to his wife, but

heart, Albert withdrew his hand and closed the

villa, he carried her

feet with a towel before tucking her in. Heading to the living room, he resigned himself to spending the night there, wrestling with his

of dawn, the sweet trill of birdsong filled the

fingertips brushed against the soft

opened her

her lay

was the very villa she