Jessie was furious.

Munching on crisps, she snapped, “What's that supposed to mean, Melissa? You throw your attitude around with me but turn into a lamb around Marcus, acting all innocent and sweet.” Melissa set down a plate of mutton.

After tasting it, Jessie admitted, “This is delicious.”

Melissa replied with a modest smile, “I don't play the innocent or sweet role around Marcus. Let's not bring him up again. I'l focus on cooking.

Dinner will be ready in thirty minutes.” Jessie nodded happily.

an hour, Melissa prepared several delightful

then brought out a bottle of wine, suggesting, “It’s chilly. How about alittle wine?” Jessie was taken aback and said, “That bottles worth a fortune, isn't it? Melissa, aren't you being a bit extravagant?” Caressing the wine bottle, Melissa smiled and said, “It's from Mr. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

new Light, Jessie said, “You're using Albert as your ATM, aren't you?" Melissa didn't keep it from Jessie and said,

herself a

intervened, “That's not how you're supposed to enjoy it.” But Jessie was undeterred. “Doesn't

in the same boat of loneliness. Stop the

your pocket. You might not have been his choice, but you had guts. Now, that

she also poured herself a glass of wine and had

enjoy the wine without

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