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.

fetched a towel and gently began to wipe Jessie's face as she sat beside her. Slowly coming to, Jessie saw

you so long?” “Why did you drink so much, huh? You know it's bad for you,” Melissa

in her voice. “My fiance, he's seemingly perfect in every way. Yet, he envisions our marriage as an

he will be the father of our

being ‘progressive” Tears 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 genuinely

gently suggested, “Elsie, would you mind preparing some soup for Miss Green?”

her shoulder, her heart aching for her friend. It was

retention of

encounter with Albert

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