A Second Chance at Forever

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.”

gave him a forced

teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as they said. As a result, she had never

for her to even remember how to play. But Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t know how to play. Eleanor couldn’t help but wonder if Norene

when

handed her the last card. “Ms.

enchanting voice made

lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting back at her for

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

the end, Josef grabbed Eleanor to sit on his lap to reassure her. “Don’t

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

took her cards and quickly formed a sequence, slapping them

Caporal, that’s

raised an eyebrow.

and leaned

meant she had no way to fight back, so she

sense of relief, she glanced back at Josef with gratitude.

couldn’t