Melissa offered a small smile.

Jessie, pausing upon seeing Melissa's eyes brimming with unshed tears, questioned, “Is it truly worth it? To forsake all you have for Albert? I don't get it, Melissa. If your heart leans towards Albert, then...

“Mr. Waston is merely my boss. There's nothing more” Melissa cut in, her voice serene yet firm.

Jessie's gaze lingered, torn and questioning.

After a moment, Melissa added softly, “You're concerned for him. Why not a visit to Heron? He might need more than just professional assistance; maybe the comfort of company too” This suggestion seemed to unsettle Jessie, who retorted, “I'm involved with someone else now” Nodding, Melissa then decided to drop the subject and stay silent.

then thought about her

undeniable. But so what? She would probably never fully open up to him and make

ought to despise him, envy you, yet I find solace in your presence by his side. I think I'm going crazy” As Melissa adjusted her scarf and turned to leave, a thought lingered in her mind-True freedom, the kind that allowed one to act on whim, was a luxury not everyone could

not to fall too deeply or too quickly in love, until she could confidently claim the Liberty to choose love on her own terms.

had been a whirlwind of passion

seemed premature, failing to address the underlying issues. This realization brought a sense of sorrow, pondering how

place the blame solely on Marcus or herself, rather, she

afternoon, her plane took off, charting

arranged for his driver to collect

she headed straight for the Waston Group's

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