Albert pressed her, âSo, have you cut ties with him for good?â
Jessieâs lips quivered a bit.
She did want to split, but Axell wasnât budging.
Maybe he hadnât fully committed to Debra yet.
She probably came from a wealthy background, way richer than Jessieâs.
That was why Axell was drawn to her.
Seeing Jessie stay quiet, Albert scoffed.
âI thought I knew you.
When did you start settling? Back then, if you caught me with other girls, youâd claw my face off till it bled.
What happened? Lost your nerve with Axell?â
That wasnât the truth.
Jessie wasnât in love with Axell.
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She just wasnât 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
tiously after her family hit rock bottom.
Sheâd learned to hold back.
She wanted to be with Axell.
But oddly, his cheating didnât 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 heâd make a decent hubby.
In this whole wide world, she could tie the knot with anyone she fancied, except Albertâ¦
Jessie glanced down and muttered, âThis isnât about you, Mr.
Waston.
Let me go.
We arenât that close!â
Albert locked eyes with her.
In a heartbeat, he wrapped her in his arms, and suddenly, his scent engulfed herâ¦
And the warmth of his hugâ¦
Albertâs lips were near Jessieâs, his face right in front of hers, but he didnât push further.
He cradled her face, softly ki*sing 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.