A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

In a cold, distant tone, Marcus told Thomas, Melissa and I arent married yet, so she wont attend the Smith familys condolences.

Plus, shes too fragile to handle such things. Please, Mr. Smith, dont push her.

Despite Thomas persistence, Marcus stood firm.

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Marcus, whats up with you? You cant handle even Thomas? He just called me. Listen, Melissa has nothing to do with the Smith family.

We can support her and Matthew on our own. We wont take a dime from the Smiths. Your moms right. The Smiths didnt raise Melissa, so why should she go to Weldons funeral? This is just ridiculous! already told Thomas. Yeah, Melissa isnt going, Marcus said into the phone.

He hung up, glancing at Melissa. The traffic light ahead turned red.

dad and I are on the same: page. Youre staying put. Dont sweat it. As

Melissa nodded silently.

though she seemed composed, Marcus sensed she needed space. Back home, he bathed Minnie and checked Yvonnes

chubby that she now looked like a little French

Minnie, she behaved well. The

does Minnie have these buttons on her belly?

letting Matthew

Minnies expression was priceless.

sensing the scene,

encouraged her to go back to her piano practice while he dried Minnies

the balcony, gazing at the stars in the

hear the sounds from