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 own relationship with

probably never fully open up to him and make that commitment

Melissa... Knowing you're there is comforting. It's confusing, really. I 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

quickly in love, until she could confidently claim the Liberty to

had been a

issues. This realization brought a sense of sorrow, pondering how swiftly

the blame solely on Marcus or herself, rather, she simply felt

the afternoon, her plane took off, charting a

Albert had arranged for his driver

from the airport, she headed straight for the

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