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.

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

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

our marriage as an open relationship. Do you understand what that means, Melissa?” A

will be the father of our children.

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 harshly?” Attempting to steer Jessie away from her

“Elsie, would you mind preparing some soup for Miss Green?” With a moment's hesitation, Elsie nodded and left

a hand on her shoulder, her heart aching for her friend.

and the retention of the villa were telltale signs of

for one last encounter with Albert before she tied the

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