Atdinner, Jessie's demeanor shifted between moods, at times acting petulantly while Shawn's wife attentively served her.

Jessie eventually found herself feeling out of place amidst the cozy dynamics of Marcus and Melissa, along with Shawn and Janet. She was struck by a pang of loneliness, pondering on a life that could have been with someone who loved and cherished her, imagining children of their own.

As Janet offered her more food, Jessie snapped out of her reverie, managing a smile despite the tears brimming in her eyes.

Retreating to her room post-dinner, Jessie lay on her bed, engulfed in silence, haunted by memories of Albert.

The thought of how swiftly she was expected to move on from their three-year relationship, which held moments as significant as her first intimate experience, seemed impossible.

Her phone's abrupt ring jolted her from her thoughts, displaying a reminder she had set a year prior-to congratulate Albert on a year without smoking.

distance that now lay

leaving Jessie clinging to the remnants

whole world. In her heart, Jessie knew she had been the one unable to let go, even as Albert had clearly moved forward, likely now sharing his life with someone

realization deepened

she stumbled upon a single photo of Albert, the last piece of him she held

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at Melissa's, seeking Jessie, pulling

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