A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

With feigned innocence, Melissa challenged, What would you like me to say? Tell me you love me as well, Marcus voice came, rough around the edges.

Melissa initially thought to tease him, but as she met his gaze, she found herself lost in it. It took her a moment before she whispered, I love you too, Marcus.

He then queried, Do you think Im handsome? A bit lost for words, Melissa shifted gears abruptly. Shouldnt we be on our way to the hospital? Arriving at the hospital, Melissa did a blood test, and then they eagerly waited for the results. The test confirmed her pregnancy.

Marcus examined the results intently before turning to Melissa with conviction. Its going to be a girl! Were having a daughter! The baby is too young to determine its sx, the doctor corrected him with a smile.

Undeterred, Marcus pocketed the printout, asserting, She will be a girl.

child while Melissa gently touched her belly, her face a canvas of contemplation. Previously, Melissa had endeavored to establish herself as

his grip was unthinkable for

resolved to prioritize

radically different life in Heron. Now, those prospects held no allure for

to herself, not wishing

reached the lobby,

man theyd spoken with earlier. His suit hung on a frame thinned by recent stress, a

as the elevator doors glided

first. Quite the surprise to see you, Mr. Smith! Thomas, masking his emotions, stated plainly, Before my brothers death, he declared Melissa would steward the Smith