Thirty minutes later, Albert reached Melissa's place.

Melissa greeted him at the door and stepped aside, “Mr. Waston..” Albert understood what she was getting at.

He strolled over to the sofa and took a seat beside Jessie. Tenderly, he placed his hand on her forehead.

Stirring, Jessie slowly opened her eyes.

She gazed at Albert before croaking out, “What brings you here? Weren't you busy battling for your family’s wealth? Didn't you tell me to find someone else to marry? Albert, I've followed your advice.

me £0? And why do

said gently, “I'l take you home. You need to rest properly.”

for this new person may not be deep, but I won't dishonor our agreement. I'm

me anymore. So why visit Duefron now, of all time? Why reach out to me? Did you want to see me struggle? Was this all to

mix of emotions. Sᴇaʀᴄh

her blows without complaint. Reaching into his coat pocket, he presented her with a gift box and said, “I just wanted

She just held

Albert, how could she not feel sad?

stood on her bedrooms tiny balcony, peering

with fireworks, and the air was filled with the sound of celebrations, a stark contrast to Melissa's

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