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.

killed the

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

deny it, so Waylen let out a relieved

Melissa. 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

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

those weak justifications. I reckon Melissas just being fooled

She figured I did right after weighing it

to roast

you. Now that its out, you want to shuffle him off to the boonies. Listen up,

Marcus kept cooking, unfazed.

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 hook for Grandpas and your sake. I hinted and nudged

Waylen was floored.

smile playing on his lips.