NovelBarIt looked Like she'd taken a beating.
Unable to hold back, he asked in a rough voice, “Does your face hurt?" But Jessie just stared at him blankly. Her eyes, once full of life, now seemed devoid of any spark.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe replied flatly, “Obviously, it hurts” Albert moved closer, as if to touch her face.
But Jessie stepped back, her tone turning colder. “Mr. Watson, | don't think it's appropriate. You're married now. | wouldn't want to upset your wife if she found out” Hearing this, Albert felt a twinge of annoyance. He shot back, “If you even cared about her feelings, why'd you rush to Heron for my wedding, huh?” In the past, she would have argued back.
But now, she simply said, “If you wish it, Mr. Watson, | can apologize to Mrs. Watson anytime.” Albert didn't want to air his dirty laundry in public.
So he focused on Jessie and said gently, “| just wanted to check if you're okay. And if there's anything | can do for you.” “Thanks, but no thanks!” Jessie replied coolly, “| appreciate your concern, Mr. Watson. But | can manage on my own... If that's all, | need to get back to my father.
Goodbye, Mr. Watson!”
Her indifferent tone got under Albert's skin.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe reached out and pulled her into a hug.
As he touched her face, Jessie winced in pain. Albert felt a pang of guilt and said firmly, “Just because I'm married, does it mean you have to treat me like a stranger?” Jessie lifted her head and offered a faint smile.
Then she fired back, “What else should | do, Mr. Watson? Should | accept your help and then sleep with you as payment? Or maybe | should become your secret lover... Albert, is that what you want?” With tears welling up, Jessie continued, “No matter how tough it gets, Il never ask for your help!” Jessie, after saying that, seemed lost in her thoughts.
Meanwhile, Albert felt even worse.
But he didn't release Jessie, nor did he spill the beans about Daisy.
He figured his marriage choice was in the past, for better or worse.
And he didn't regret it, even if his wife had cheated on him.
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