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.

I are on the same: page. Youre staying put. Dont sweat it. As long as we stand

Melissa nodded silently.

composed, Marcus sensed she needed space. Back home, he bathed Minnie and

was so chubby that she now

bathed Minnie, she behaved well. The kids

buttons on her belly? Can I poke them? Matthew

letting Matthew

Minnies expression was priceless.

the

to her piano practice while he dried Minnies fur,

balcony, gazing

hear the sounds