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

his stoic expression. Marcus wasnt one to be trifled with.

me out, didnt he? Marcus wasnt trying to deny it,

to hush Shawn, but now

replied, I just brought Shawns family issues to light early. There

those weak justifications. I reckon Melissas

a smile, Marcus countered. Melissa isnt naive. She figured I

struggled to roast

What about Roger? Hes a big-shot VP, and you got him doing some absurd task like that for you. Now that its out, you want to shuffle him off to the boonies. Listen up, Rogers got a family. You cant just toss him

Marcus kept cooking, unfazed.

softly. Dad, youve been retired for a while now. Rogers not the same guy who worked for you. When 1 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

Waylen was floored.

around slowly, a smile playing on his lips. I