“Jessie?”

Melissa's voice was tinged with concern, her body frozen, unsure how to approach her.

Jessie, however, seemed to have arrived at a serene acceptance.

“Thank you for making that call, Melissa. But there's no need to plead with that man on my behalf,” she said, her tone light but firm.

“So, he's chosen to marry on the same day, hasn't he?” Melissa was at a loss, unsure of what to say.

I'm going to live for myself from now on. The engagement is

smile, Jessie

to see it for myself-close this chapter, so

with me, Melissa?” It was clear, in that

felt the weight of the decision. Going could mean risking her job, not to mention the promise she made to Marcus about

no other option, Melissa called Marcus, her voice tight with concern. His immediate understanding of the situation took her by surprise. “You want to go to Heron?

knew?” Melissa was

playful. “Seems like you're just catching up, Miss Brown. Maybe

the mood for jests or jabs at her

the chase, she asked, “Are you okay with it or not?” “Of course I am.” Marcus replied,

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