Jessie intervened before she could finish, saying, Mom!
Jessie squeezed her moms hand, sensing her anger. Shed heard Monica loud and clear. Breaking up with Axell was such a good riddance.
Marrying into such a family meant hardship.
She faced Axells folks, smiling, Sorry. Im done with Axell. You cant talk dowry in front of my mom. And no ones looking down on me.
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Axells parents and Lettie were taken aback.
With a sneer, Monica retorted, My sons top-notch. I doubt youd let him slip away.
Jessie gave a slight smile. True, hes got plenty of admirers.
Anyway, I ended things with him!
She glanced at the table, only footing Letties coffee bill, ignoring Axells folks.
Monica boiled with rage.
Ignoring Monicas fury, Jessie left with her mom. On the way to the car, Lettie grasped Jessies hand,
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asking, Whats up? I thought you liked Axell. Why the breakup?
Jessie spilled to Lettie about Monicas request for a grandson and Axells fling with Debra.
Though Lettie wanted Jessie hitched soon, she felt for her facing Monicas absurd demands. Axells educated. I cant believe his folks would pull such nonsense! We havent even met officially, and his moms eyeing your dowry. Outrageous!
Jessie stayed silent.
Lettie scolded. Then, she peered at her daughter. You Youre not really into Axell, are you?
Jessie was taken aback by the question, but then murmured, Im serious about us but were not a good match.
Lettie dropped it.
Truth was, she knew Jessies thoughts. She fretted Jessie might go back to Albert. Shed seen his persistence that night, feared hed keep pestering Jessie.
Jessie escorted her mom home before going back to the studio.
After a busy afternoon, nearing eight oclock, she was leaving work.
Opening her car door, Axell approached, gripping her hand. Jessie, lets chat.
Jessie hesitated.
She gazed at him coolly, catching him off guard.
Their relationship was short-lived but still nice. Despite her previous warmth, now she eyed him like a stranger.