Jessie's response was a mix of sorrow and sarcasm. “Please, Melissa, don't treat me like a child. I'm far from being your little boy."

Melissa offered a weak smile, her thoughts briefly touching her own complicated situation with Marcus.

How could she offer advice to someone about love when she couldn't even figure out her own relationship with Marcus. Melissa had always stayed out of Jessie and Albert's tumultuous relationship, but tonight felt different.

While Elsie watched over Jessie, Melissa made a decision to step in.

found a quiet spot

not expecting a call

gesture. “No, it's not about work. It's about Miss Green.” Melissa hesitated, her voice laced with concern as she

concern for her wellbeing?” The silence that followed weighed heavily

with Albert, her superior, and the

“Melissa, things here in Heron are complicated. I've recently entered an arrangement with that woman, agreeing to marry

words, eventually managing to convey, “Miss Green... she might still be holding out hope for you” Albert's

with you or anyone else in Duefron for specific reasons. But

shouldn't waste her time on me anymore.” Melissa could barely hide her shock, her voice a mix of dismay and urgency. “Mr. Waston!” Overwhelmed by the weight of the conversation, Melissa couldn't suppress her

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