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

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

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

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

just brought Shawns family issues to

with those weak justifications. I reckon Melissas

isnt naive. She figured I did right after

to roast

doing some absurd task like that for you. Now that its out, you want to shuffle him off to the boonies. Listen up, Rogers

Marcus kept cooking, unfazed.

a brief silence, Marcus spoke 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 hook for Grandpas and your sake. I hinted and nudged Roger, but instead of pulling back, he

Waylen was floored.

around slowly, a smile playing on