“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.

my mind. 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. “I'm going to Heron." “Jessie” Melissa began, her voice trailing off into uncertainty, unsure of how to articulate

defiant smile,

so to speak. After that, even if Albert were to beg for my forgiveness someday, I

could you come with me, Melissa?” It was clear, in

Going could mean risking her job, not to mention the promise she made to Marcus about returning

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

Melissa was

just catching up, Miss Brown. Maybe it

the mood for jests or jabs at her

you okay with it or not?” “Of course I am.” Marcus replied, his

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