An hour later, they arrived. Paulina stormed into the ward to see her niece Daisy, who recently almost lost the baby she was carrying.

Paulina seethed at the sight of Daisys mistreatment.

Where is Albert? she bellowed.

Daisy averted her gaze, murmuring, Hes tied up with work. Aunt Paulina, he wont be coming any time soon.

Paulina sighed in disappointment. The companys in Heron, right? Yet hes been in Duefron for the past few months. Daisy, youre too lenient! Since you cant rein him in, Ill have to do it! After her remark, Paulina made her exit.

Aunt Paulina! Daisy, in a panic, tried to follow Paulina but was too weak to stand.

Melissa stayed put, and then suddenly whispered, Maam, truth is, you dont really love Mr. Watson.

Her gaze flickered to Daisys belly.

Daisy froze, shielding her stomach, suspecting Melissa had uncovered something.

It was all speculation on Melissas part.

Albert was no spring chicken. Even if he didnt love Daisy, hed feel something for their baby.

Unless he wasnt the father.

Daisys guilty look spoke volumes.

Without another word, Melissa sighed and left the room.

Dialing Alberts number as she walked, he picked up after a few rings. Mr. Watson, Mrs. Watson might be after Jessie! Whats the plan Alberts voice was hushed. ll take care of it! After the call, he tried Jessie, but she had blocked him.

He grabbed his car keys, heading straight to her hotel.

When he arrived, Paulina was already giving Jessie grief. Her arrogance was on full display, her bodyguards causing chaos in Jessies office. Jessies secretary tried to call the cops but was stopped by the guards.

Paulina approached Jessie slowly.

She delicately grasped Jessies chin, eyeing her from head to toe, and smirked. Quite the looker! Jessie brought back memories of Helen.

Alberts real mother! Back then, Paulinas husband fell hard for Helens looks and charm.

Even after Helen found out his deception and dumped him, he couldnt shake her. Their intimacy dwindled, leaving Paulina childless. To top it off, now she had to side with Albert, Helens son, to safeguard the Watson Group.

Paulina despised them! And now, all her fury was directed at the young, beautiful girl before her. She lashed out, slapping Jessie repeatedly until her ears rang.

Jessies secretary shrieked.

But Jessie remained cool as a cucumber. She knew she couldnt fight back. She locked eyes with Paulina and saw through her. She taunted, Youre mad about your husbands cheating, huh? Shouldnt you dig him up and give him a piece of your mind? Why take it out at me? Paulina scowled.

Jessie smirked. Are you really here for revenge on Alberts wife? If you cared, whyd you marry her off to him knowing hes a player? Youre such a phony!

Paulina seethed even more. She barked, Teach her a lesson! Snap some pretty pics.

Back in her day, Paulina dealt with her husbands mistresses by snapping nude photos.

Hearing this, a few guards swooped in to drag Jessie away.

Jessie shrieked. Whats your deal? Im warning you, lay a finger on me, and Ill dig up your hubbys bones, bury him with his flings and make you green with envy! Paulina quivered with rage, ready to slap Jessie again.

Suddenly, the door burst open.

Albert stormed in, shooting Paulina a frosty glare.

Theyd clashed countless times before.

She sneered. Finally decided to show your face! Albert surveyed Jessies swollen cheek and Paulinas haughty demeanor.

Time usually brought maturity, but in this moment, he lost control.

Approaching Paulina, he delivered a resounding slap for everyone to witness.

Her tooth went flying.

With her hair a mess, she sat stunned for a while.

Eventually, she looked up incredulously. You little bastard, how dare you hit me? Do you still want to run Watson Group? Albert grabbed her collar roughly, his face dark. Shed never seen him so furious. Coldly, he stated, I warned you not to harm her! But you wouldnt listen! Wondering if Id dare hit you? Heres your answer! If it werent for my mom, youd be done for. Sick of your constant trouble! You old hag, Ive put up with you Long enough! Paulina seethed but no words escaped her Lips.

Albert shoved her aside.

He warned, You touch her again, and Waston Groups history! ll doit, swear to God! Dont test me!

Jessie caught every word.

She realized he loved her but what good was it? He married someone else and had his own child.

Tears streamed down Jessies face, the heartache outweighing the visible pain.

Albert approached her slowly. He wanted to touch her wound but hesitated. After a while, he simply whispered, Jessie! Jessie gazed at Albert, with blood in her mouth, but she swallowed the ache and looked at him in the eyes.

She said with a light tone, You saw it, right? You said youd look out for me but its been nothing but trouble. Could you and your family stay away from me, Mr. Watson? Please, Im begging you!

Alberts heart hurt hearing Jessies words.

After a pause, he said gently, Let me get you to the hospital.

Jessie declined but Albert insisted because her face was swollen.

He felt he couldnt leave Jessie in that state, even if they werent together anymore.

So he took her away forcefully.

Since Jessie resisted, Albert had to carry her to the car. This drew the attention from the hotel staff.

Jessie tried to escape once she was put in the car but Albert had locked the doors.

He held her hand, voice hoarse as he said, Please, stop fighting with me.

welled

injury? You have a wife that is pregnant with your child. Is it right to talk to me like this, to take me to the hospital? Dont you think I have suffered enough being attacked by

enough for you? Jessie, please!

meeting you is my biggest regret! If I hadnt been so stubborn, I wouldnt be in this mess! Lets be strangers

away from you too Its for the

grave expression as she

deep breath and asked, Could you open the

was silence in the car. Not

awhile, Albert

hesitate; she got out of the

would only bring her more disappointment. She understood that nothing would change between Albert and her, and

closed behind Jessie as

car, Albert pulled out a cigarette and

glow of the cigarette stood out in the darkness. Even though Jessie was out of sight, he

relationship had its highs

remembered the times when Jessie had caused

even at their lowest, Albert had never

now, they were parting ways for good. Jessie didnt even glance

Three days later, the Waston family and Albert

threw a huge bash for Alberts birthday. They also announced Daisys pregnancy,

wildfire, reaching Jessies

she chose to brush

Albert to go back to his family. Jessie made a point to avoid any news about him, and Albert stopped bugging her. Life just

month later, on a scorching summer day, Melissa and Marcus were in attendance of

Fowlers went all out for

evening, Melissa unwrapped gift after gift,

she opened one box, Melissa

seem very expensive. However, it also looked like

box, spotting the Smith familys initials at the

from, she zoned out for

a towel wrapped around his waist, and plopped down beside her. He slipped

added, Its from that man! Then, after a pause, she

he had let her mom down? Marcus took the bracelet from Melissa, giving it a once-over. It kind of matched her style, he reckoned Melissa must take after her mom a lot. Weldon must have had genuine feelings for her mom back then. It

bracelet to its box, saying, Ill have it

at him gratefully upon

of stuff like this is part of the deal, Marcus said

Melissa leaned in to kis him back. After a moment, she playfully ran her fingers along Marcus jaw, murmuring, Marcus, I love kising you.

noses with Melissa. In a sultry voice, he teased, Just figuring that out now, Mrs. Fowler? You havent looked

Marcus liked the

wouldnt let Melissa off easy if she didnt give the

do you mean? Melissa played dumb, so Marcus decided to tease her a bit. After

grew shallower with

chuckled, saying, Lets take this to the bed! But Marcus pushed aside the presents and started

The

Marcus neck and chuckled.

was dimly lit, setting the

if he could devour her whole. When did I hurt you? I wasnt that rough, was I? But I always struggle to get up the next day. Marcus, you really have to slow down. Youre just thirty. Take it easy Im here whenever you need

around, sharing kises and laughter on the

back, eliciting a small yelp of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately

he leaned in to resume

her hands to grabbed random things to hold onto. Eventually, her fingers found

Marcus expression darkened.

a gift from Ryan. What made

not as extravagant as the one Marcus

it from her hand. Seriously? Youre still in

just as

list so why had he sent a gift? Initially, Melissa had wanted to clarify, fearing Marcus might blow up. But when she met his smug look,

she dropped it. Ryan

from Marcus hold, she

mused, Ill donate it to

let it go to

appeased. He leaned in for another

was so eager, clad only in his bathrobe, he couldnt hold

her close and then she gently pushed him away. I think I better sort these gifts out first,

that, she firmly pushed him aside and resumed opening

face flushed but

her smiling as she unwrapped

sat up and snuck behind her, resting his chin on

Mr. Fowler, youre overthinking

chuckled, turning to kis

Four times. And not a single time

answer surprised him. Fine. Im

do I get

else can satisfy you like

leaned against him, feeling at

Youre not too shabby yourself. Your dirty talk

I appreciate your honesty.

conversation flowed effortlessly

unwrapped Shawns

were a pair

mustve cost

to Marcus. How can Shawn afford something like this? Last I checked, he was still a truck

old ways? Marcus casually touched his nose at the mention of Shawn. Ah, hes been

How much did you lend him? Marcus grinned.

million in total. Hes making

at the watches, Melissa sighed. Even if hes raking it in, hes

with a husky, seductive tone, Youre making it sound like hes my side piece. How could I handle a big, tough guy Like that? I much prefer

Just hold on.

not a second longer, he

that, they

to give in easily, especially not on the night of

over, so he was sticking to his

though Melissa was sobbing her heart out, he didnt

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