A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Shawn got her drift.

Sweat beaded on his brow. Hed been feeling uneasy for a while.

Finally, he halted and confessed quietly, Melissa, its all my fault.

Im not mad at Marcus, really. Even without that woman, Id still be trapped one way or another. Even though Janet barely speaks to me now, shes got a life and shes happy. Yvonne and my mom are also living well. What more could I ask for in life? Im genuinely turning over anew leaf. As long as Janets willing, Ill treat her right for life.

Melissa stayed silent, taking it all in.

Eventually, she didnt utter a word but walked alongside Shawn back to the villa.

Marcus lingered by the doorway.

then at Shawn. You better stick to your word. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet

fooling around. ll stand by Janet. If I slip up again, lll be utterly

Melissa flashed a smile.

watched her depart, and then waved at Yvonne on

off to work. Ill

put, neither responding nor

gaze fixed

your daughter Live under someone elses roof. Even if Melissa and Marcus are decent people, they arent Yvonnes

Marcus escorted Melissa inside.

Rena prepared to depart, they couldnt resist a few parting words. With an arm around Melissa,

good at taking care of folks. Look how youve looked