A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“Alright guys, time to draw lots. If you get the same number, switch seats but make sure you’re not sitting next to each other, okay?”

Norene put the crumpled papers on the table, and people drew lots. Whoever got the same number would form a team automatically.

There were four people playing for the first time, and the others lined up to draw lots. Those who got numbers 1 and 2 would play first.

Eleanor, unfortunately, drew number 2.

She looked up and noticed Bernard had drawn number 1, making them opponents.

Norene, who also got number 1, winked at Eleanor, signaling her intention to teach her a lesson.

“Who’s got the other number 2?”

Cedric hesitated for a moment before opening the paper in his hand.

He smiled at Eleanor, “I’m not very good at card games, so I’ll be relying on you.”

a forced smile

up in an orphanage, obeying the headmaster. In school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she

for her to even remember how to play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t know how to play.

even more desperate when she saw

few times, Norene handed her

voice made Eleanor

for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting back at

her cards were terrible. Coupled with Cedric’s careless attitude, she panicked, and

on his lap to reassure her. “Don’t worry, I’ll

focused on the cards at hand, Eleanor didn’t even notice that she was sitting on Josef’s lap. In her urgency, she asked him,

formed a sequence, slapping them

“Mr. Caporal,

merely raised an

up the cards, and leaned back on the couch.

had no way to fight back, so she finally relaxed.

glanced back

smile, Josef couldn’t resist kissing her.

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