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

reading his stoic expression. Marcus wasnt one to be trifled with. Turning back

trying to deny it, so Waylen let out a relieved string of

Even if hes got quirks, you have to respect that. You can throw cash to hush Shawn, but now his missus knows. How you going to smooth that over? Melissa

brought Shawns family issues to light early. There

Youre slick with those weak justifications. I

naive. She figured I

to

a long drag from his cigarette, Waylen continued, 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

Marcus kept cooking, unfazed.

serious lines. He even raked in nearly two billion for himself abusing his position. I let him off the hook for

Waylen was floored.

a smile playing