Pushing open the bedroom door, the pungent smell of alcohol hit her immediately. With a concerned frown, she asked, “Exactly how much did she drink?’

The maid, embarrassed, offered no answer.

Jessie was sprawled across the bed, her engagement-ready appearance marred by her condition, whispering Albert's name amidst her sobs and angry outbursts.

She lamented his absence and expressed her reluctance to marry another.

Upon watching this, Melissa's heart went out to Jessie.

face as she

long?” “Why did you drink so much, huh? You know

care! Nobody does.” Tears brimming, Jessie turned to lie on her back, a raw vulnerability in her voice. “My fiance, he's seemingly perfect in every way. Yet, he envisions our marriage as an open relationship.

he will be the father of our children.

is he any different from Albert? Melissa... Tell me, why is it so hard to find someone who genuinely cares about me? Why do men always treat me so harshly?” Attempting

preparing some soup for Miss Green?” With a moment's hesitation, Elsie nodded

her heart aching for her friend. It was clear to Melissa that Jessie's heart still lingered with Albert, not her

the retention of the villa were telltale signs of

Jessie hoped for one last encounter with Albert before

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