A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

As soon as they snuggled in bed, Albert rang.

Marcus declined his call three times.

Finally, unable to ignore it any longer, Marcus picked up, grumbling to Melissa, I take back what I said! That old geezer just wont stop unless hes making trouble for everyone! On the other end, Alberts voice was frosty. Marcus, Im only forty! Im not ancient! Marcus chuckled. Mr. Waston, youre aware youre forty too, right? Then you should be old enough to know its not cool to ring someone up in the dead of night! Its late, whats on your mind? Albert hesitated before querying,

Is Jessie heading overseas? Did she spill the beans about where shes headed? How Longs she planning to be away? With a faint smirk, Marcus replied, Mr. Waston, shouldnt you be snuggled up next to your missus and kid? Why you so curious about a gal youve left high and dry? Who are you to be asking these questions anyway? There was a prolonged silence on the phone.

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Mrs. Fowler! Melissa pouted, Why must you be so narrow-minded? Didnt Albert confess his love to you in the past? Are you certain he never had feelings

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