Albert pressed her, So, have you cut ties with him for good?
Jessies lips quivered a bit. She did want to split, but Axell wasnt budging.
Maybe he hadnt fully committed to Debra yet. She probably came from a wealthy background, way richer than Jessies. That was why Axell was drawn to her.
Seeing Jessie stay quiet, Albert scoffed.
I thought I knew you. When did you start settling? Back then, if you caught me with other girls, youd claw my face off till it bled.
What happened? Lost your nerve with Axell?
That wasnt the truth. Jessie wasnt in love with Axell.
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She just wasnt the same person anymore. Things had changed.
In the past, no matter what mess she made, her family always had her back. But now she lived cau
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tiously after her family hit rock bottom.
Shed learned to hold back.
She wanted to be with Axell. But oddly, his cheating didnt rile her up.
Right now, she was eerily calm.
So calm, she even wondered if she really liked Axell at all. Maybe she had only picked him because hed make a decent hubby.
In this whole wide world, she could tie the knot with anyone she fancied, except Albert
Jessie glanced down and muttered, This isnt about you, Mr. Waston.
Let me go. We arent that close!
Albert locked eyes with her.
In a heartbeat, he wrapped her in his arms, and suddenly, his scent engulfed her
And the warmth of his hug
Alberts lips were near Jessies, his face right in front of hers, but he didnt push further.
He cradled her face, softly kising her lips. Wanting more but not wanting to embarrass her, he hesitated.
Jessie was shocked.
Did Albert even realize what he was doing?
Feeling awkward, she turned away. His lips grazed her cheek, yet he held onto her, fingers intertwined.