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.

against the

the stray hairs on her forehead His fingers throbbed

to her. Jessie! Jessie didnt stir. She didnt want to. She thought if she didnt wake, she wouldnt have to face

want him to see 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, feeling

cherished her

hadnt he married her back then? James

was unaffected by James

eyes flickered open, revealing depths

his business faltered, leaving him feeling inferior to Albert. Meeting Alberts gaze

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