“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 off.” Jessie's voice, shaky and raw, broke through the tense silence.

yet defiant smile, Jessie assured her,

chapter, so to speak. After that, even if Albert were to beg for my

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

Melissa felt the weight of the decision. Going could mean risking her job, not

she refuse Jessie, her friend in need? With no other option, Melissa called Marcus, her voice tight with concern. His immediate understanding of the situation took her by surprise. “You want

Melissa

just catching up, Miss Brown. Maybe it shows where

In that moment, Melissa wasn't in the mood for jests or jabs at

okay with it or not?” “Of

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