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.

and gently began to wipe Jessie's face as she sat beside

did you drink so much, huh? You know it's bad for

our marriage as an open relationship. Do you understand what that means, Melissa?” A bitter smile crossed her face as she went on, “In plain terms, our marriage is

father of our children.

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 genuinely cares about me? Why do men always treat me so

you mind preparing some soup for Miss Green?” With

attention back to Jessie, Melissa tenderly placed a hand on her shoulder, her heart aching for her friend.

presence of Elsie and the retention of the

for one last encounter with

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