A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

He caught Jessies drift and inquired, How are your affairs arranged? Got any issues with the assets settlement? Caught off guard in Alberts presence, Jessie flushed and questioned, Why the sudden interest? Without missing a beat, Marcus retorted, Because you still owe me that much! Elsies still under my roof! And I actually worried you might up and leave.

Melissa was rendered speechless.

Shawn stood there, utterly flabbergasted. It became unbearable for her to endure any longer!

Jessie simmered with frustration. Why did Marcus insist on dredging up these matters in front of Albert? Yet, she always harbored a bit of trepidation around Melissa and didnt want to spar with Marcus in her presence.

Ina soft tone, she appealed, Please, just look after her for me for now. Ill sort this out on my own when I get back.

Marcus was never one to bite his tongue. Blind or not, his words dripped with sarcasm. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

dont keep us waiting too long! Everyone present caught the underlying

as a gentle reprimand. Innocently, Marcus turned to her, querying, Did I misspeak? Melissa, youve misunderstood me. I was

improper for him to pine for Jessie. Besides, with his schedule filled

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over the years. Despite their past disagreements, they still

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