A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Only Marcus could pull off such stunts.

But with the cheerful vibe around, it didnt feel right to bring the past up again. So, Waylen politely started a nice conversation with Shawn, who was as smooth as butter.

After a bit, Waylen headed to the kitchen.

Marcus, busy cooking, mistook his dads footsteps for Melissas and scolded, What are you doing here? Didnt I say rest up and chat with Mom? Its rare you all see each other these days.

Waylen loomed behind Marcus.

Hand on his hip, he pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and snickered.

You cant even recognize your own dads footsteps? Your wife got the same stomp? Youre losing it, boy.

the stoves

expression. Marcus wasnt one to be trifled with. Turning back to the stove, he muttered,

didnt he? Marcus wasnt trying to deny it, so Waylen let out a relieved string of

hush Shawn, but now his missus knows. How you going to smooth that over? Melissa hasnt got much kin left. The one blood relative she hads long been

calm, gentle tone, Marcus replied, I just brought Shawns family issues to light early. There is no harm in

erupted, Youre slick with those weak justifications. I reckon Melissas

countered. Melissa isnt naive. She figured I did right after

to roast

for you. Now that its out, you want to

Marcus kept cooking, unfazed.

took over as president, he probably saw me as an easy mark, so he crossed some serious lines. He even raked in nearly two billion for himself abusing his position. I let him off the hook for Grandpas and your sake. I hinted and nudged Roger, but instead of pulling back, he thought he could outsmart me. Now Ive had it with him. If

Waylen was floored.

around slowly, a smile