A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 949

Caleb was stuck in a serious bind, he was supposed to leave but his feet just wouldn't budge.

"So...you and Peterson, what's the deal?"

"He's a great guy, we're getting hitched in a few days."

Caleb froze, then hopped off the window sill, tightly gripping Katharine's shoulders, words tumbling out in a panic.

"You've barely met the guy and you're rushing into marriage? At least date for half a year, get to know him properly before tying the knot..."

"What's it to you?"

Her cool retort left Caleb speechless.

He stared into Katharine's eyes, took a deep breath and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Don't marry him."

Katharine tried to push him away, but his hold only tightened.

"Wow, really? You don't fancy me but you're here to stop me from marrying someone else. Are you out of your mind?"

Caleb lowered his head, resting his chin on her shoulder, planting a weak kiss on her cheek.

"Katharine, it's not that I don't fancy you, it's just...I have some stuff to deal with that I can't put into words. Can you wait for me?"

"No."Katharine mustered all her strength, shoved Caleb away and slapped him across the face.

"Get out, I don't want to see you!"

The force of Katharine's slap left a massive swelling on Caleb's face, the imprint of her fingers was clearly visible.

Caleb touched his throbbing cheek and looked at Katharine.

"Even if I tell you I like you, you'd still marry him?"

"You're too late."

Why didn't he show up when she was acting with Peterson?

Now he's sneaking into her room for a goodbye, not to win her back.

This proved that even if Caleb did like her, he didn't like her enough.

She's afraid of men like him, who might abandon her at any moment.

Ignoring the pain tearing through his cheek, Caleb moved closer, embracing Katharine once again.

Katharine pushed him away, he leaned in to kiss her. He kissed her until she was breathless, until she couldn't resist, until she was moved. Only then did Caleb slowly let her go.

"Deceiving you to get close was my mistake, but my feelings for you are real."

Katharine touched her swollen red lips, glaring at Caleb.