“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.

to live for myself from now on. The engagement is off.” Jessie's

yet defiant smile, Jessie assured her, “Don't

to see it for myself-close this chapter, so to speak. After that,

voice softened, vulnerable. “Would you... could you come with me, Melissa?” It was clear, in that moment, that Melissa was Jessie's anchor in the

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

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? To witness Albert's wedding?” he asked, almost as if he'd expected the

Melissa was

was light, almost playful. “Seems like you're just catching up, Miss Brown.

Melissa wasn't in the mood for jests or

straight to the chase, she asked, “Are you okay with it or not?” “Of

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