After a moment, Marcus grinned and said, âCat got your tongue? Put it on me.
â
Blushing, Melissa slipped the ring onto Marcusâ finger.
He whispered, âIâU flaunt it at parties and let everyone know Iâm a taken man.
â
Melissa smiled back.
Seeing her, Marcus felt a twinge of emotion.
He gently cupped her face and ki*sed her deeply.
He kept his cool, not letting his excitement show.
After a long ki*s, Melissa tossed the bouquet aside.
In the whirl of excitement, the bouquet landed right in Jessieâs hand, leaving her stunned.
James teased, âLooks like Jessieâs up next for the altar.
â
As soon as he said it, James caught on and glanced at Albert and Daisy.
No surprise, Daisy looked miserable.
Albert didnât give Daisy a second thought.
His eyes were fixed on Jessie.
The atmosphere turned awkward once more.
Jessie held the bouquet and said gracefully, âAfter the wedding, Iâm off abroad in the afternoon.
Iâm hoping to find my Mr.
Right overseas.
â
The crowd erupted in applause, with James leading the cheer.
Jessie leaned in to whisper to Melissa, âMy flightâs at three.
I have to dash.
â
Melissa didnât want to let Jessie go.
Jessie hugged Melissa, whispering in her ear, âSilly girl.
Iâll be back.
Donât cry.
Todayâs your big day.
Be happy for me, Mel.
â
Holding back tears, Melissa nodded.
âI will.
Wait for you to come back.
â
Jessie glanced at Melissaâs belly and said, âI want to be your kidâs godmother.
â
âDeal.
â
In the sunlight, Melissa smiled.
Meanwhile, Albert felt a pang of sadness.
He knew Jessieâs words were meant for him and Daisy.
She wanted to reassure Daisy sheâd leave and pursue her own happiness.
Later, Marcus arranged for a ride to take Jessie to the airport.
Albert didnât go to bid Jessie farewell.
It wasnât fear of Daisy that held him back, but the realization he had no right to say goodbye.
Heâd already promised Jessie not to bother her again.
So, Albert just stood at the hotel window, watching planes take off and land in the distance.
Albert clasped the bouquet tightly.