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?

pang of sadness

as he tenderly

at

he couldnt forget he was now married. It wasnt about being loyal to his wife, but feeling undeserving of Jessies

a heavy heart, Albert withdrew his

familiar villa, he carried her upstairs with

shoes, wiped her face, hands, and even her feet with a towel before tucking her in. Heading to the living room, he resigned himself to spending the night there, wrestling with

sweet trill of birdsong filled the

fingertips brushed against

she opened her

lay the familiar

was the very villa she