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.

to wipe Jessie's face as she sat beside her. Slowly coming to, Jessie

“Why did you drink so much, huh? You know it's

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

will be the father of our children. Beyond that, he's

kept streaming down Jessie's face as she lamented, “How is he any different from Albert? Melissa... Tell me, why is it so hard to find someone who

soup for Miss Green?” With a

for her friend. It was clear to Melissa that Jessie's heart still lingered

retention of

Jessie hoped for one last encounter with Albert before she

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