Downstairs, a black limo awaited.
Albert boarded, and the vehicle rolled away slowly.
Jessie remained rooted to the spot.
She understood this might be their last encounter.
Upon opening the envelope, she was greeted by a check! The staggering sum? A whopping 143 million dollars!
Jessie stared at the figures silently, tears gathering and distorting her vision.
She never asked for this.
She couldnât comprehend his motives.
Rejecting the check, she opted to return it.
News of the exchange swiftly reached Daisyâs ears.
Confronted with the sum on the check as well as its obvious deeper meaning, Daisy and Albert engaged in a heated argument, nearly resulting in a miscarriage.
Their discord lingered, neither party showing restraint.
Throughout Heron, whispers soon spread of the strained relationship between Albert and his wife.
Marcus balked at the idea of Albert and Jessie departing.
After all, their presence spiced up his days in the hospital.
Melissa, though rendered speechless, couldnât help but be intrigued.
âHow did you find out about Mr.
Wastonâs visits to the urologist?â she inquired.
Marcus chuckled softly, and then redirected his gaze towards the door.
Rising to his feet, Shawn interjected, âYou folks carry on.
Iâll keep watch at the door.
â
With his departure, the echo of the closing door resonated.
Marcus settled back against the bed, a faint smile gracing his handsome features.
âDuring our gatherings, if ladies are present, we steer clear of such personal matters.
But in all-male company, boundaries tend to blur.
Besides, rumors concerning Albertâs family affairs are rife, known to many.
In Heron, they skirt around the topic out of respect.
Yet here in Duefron, such matters serve as fodder for amusement.
â
Melissa frowned.
âAre you seriously discussing this?â
Marcus chuckled.
âSuccessful men are just like everyone else! Think theyâre all saints? Men gossip too.
Theyâre fascinated by sensual topics and the Like.
â
Melissa wore a slight frown.
Marcus reached out, tenderly patting her hand.
âMy dear, consider yourself lucky to have a steadfast man like me by your side!â
Melissa seized his hand, giving it a playful nip.
âI might need to rethink that assessment!â
Marcus erupted in laughter.
Once discharged from the hospital, Marcus required some time to recuperate at home.
Eager to pitch in, Melissa offered to assist him, but Waylen and Rena refused to let her overexert herself, fearing sheâd strain herself.