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 sat beside her. Slowly coming to, Jessie saw Melissa and burst

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

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

of

different from Albert? Melissa... Tell me, why is it so hard

soup for Miss Green?”

placed a hand on her shoulder, her heart aching for her friend. It was clear to Melissa that Jessie's

Elsie and the retention of the villa were telltale signs of her

hoped for one last encounter with Albert before

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