Not saying anything made it feel Like Jessie was still around.
Axel felt torn and tormented.
He tossed and turned, sleep eluding him. Thoughts of career and love whirled in his head until dawn broke.
Regret gnawed at him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe punched in Alberts number, voice tense and furious, Mr. Waston, Im choosing Jessie.
Alberts smile was faint.
He replied, But didnt you just break up with Jessie? Upon hearing that, Axells complexion went pale. He was about to speak but Albert had already ended the call.
Feeling lightheaded post-call, Axell gripped the phone.
He lingered with the phone a bit before dropping a WhatsApp message to Jessie.
To his surprise, Jessie had blocked him.
booksbybunny s booksbybunny He tried adding her as a friend again but, after a patient wait of over ten minutes, he got no response.
Axel felt a mix of embarrassment and irritation.
Did she really hold him in such low regard? Last night, he had been steamed and had considered breaking up with her but, by morning, he was full of regrets.
She couldnt just cut him off Like that.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFrustrated, Axell resolved to talk to Jessie after work.
During breakfast, seeing his glum expression, Monica burst out, You look terrible! Doesnt your girlfriend take care of you? Mom, Im grown up. | can handle myself. Axell chuckled wryly.
Youre a doctor while she just runs a small business. Shes got more free time and less money. Shouldnt she be taking care of you?
Make her do more chores. Dont spoil her. | wont let you marry a slacker.
Axel kept the breakup from Monica.
He brushed it off. Shell pitch in more once were married.
Monica seemed relieved. Then she cautioned, But dont let her run the show.