With one hand, he fastened her shirt, the other securing her waist to still her movements. Once she was presentable, he enveloped her in his arms, his expression and voice filled with pain. Jessie, enough.

Jessie lay in silence.

She remained still, tears silently streaming down her cheeks. She felt drained, knowing it wasnt right to be held in his arms now.

Release me. Dont bring shame upon me or your wife.

With a turn of her head, Jessie averted her gaze, overwhelmed with embarrassment.

It had been Jessie who first harbored feelings for Albert, and he had eventually reciprocated. She had waited for him for three long years, only to see him marry someone else. Jessie resented him and refused to accept it.

I lose to Melissa, Ill accept it. But why marry a stranger? Are you determined to keep me miserable for the rest of

Jessie He couldnt bring himself to say the words, I love

Perhaps he never would.

Jessie wept once more.

words, coaxing her until she stirred. She had

extended an

years ago, lacking Elsies presence. When Albert asked about Elsie, Jessie replied, Elsies with Melissa now. Shes enjoying her work and

a bowl

her favorite

fresh. Give it

used to take her to a famous restaurant in Jamdur for authentic clam chowder, her favorite. Upon returning to

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