It burned her throat.

In that moment, Jessie almost cried out. She felt so unfairly treated.

But she refused to show weakness in front of him. Because if she did, shed lose. Shed lose everything-her pride, her dignity. Everyone could mock her as the woman Albert toyed with, but not him.

In front of Albert, she always wanted to hold onto that last shred of dignity.

After three glasses, Jessie was quite drunk.

the couch and drifted

gazing at her sleeping face, gently tucking away the stray hairs on her forehead His fingers throbbed from the fight,

didnt want to.

want him to

her like this! Albert reached out and lifted her gently, carrying her out. James was waiting at the door, offering his respects. Mr. Waston, Patricks just a punk; dont Let him get to you! Then he glanced at Jessie in Alberts arms,

cherished

back then?

was unaffected by

flickered open, revealing depths impossible

a wealthy heir, his business faltered, leaving him feeling inferior to

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