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.

eyes welled up

care about my 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

enough for you? Jessie, please! Albert

is my biggest regret! If I hadnt been so stubborn, I

Its

grave expression as she

breath and asked, Could you open

the car. Not a word was exchanged between

awhile, Albert unlocked

got

knew lingering would only bring her more disappointment. She understood that nothing would change between

door closed behind Jessie as she walked

alone in the car, Albert pulled out a cigarette

though Jessie

highs and

the times when Jessie had caused

at their lowest, Albert had

were parting ways for good. Jessie didnt even glance back

had they ended up here? Three days later, the Waston family and Albert

birthday. They also announced Daisys pregnancy, which made everyone swoon

reaching Jessies ears

she chose to brush it

was expected for Albert to go back to his family. Jessie made a point to

Marcus were in attendance of a fancy banquet. Their wedding bells were set

all out for their

evening, Melissa unwrapped gift after gift, jotting down notes for future

opened one box, Melissa found a ruby

it seem very expensive. However, it also

box, spotting the Smith

was from, she zoned

plopped down beside her. He slipped an arm around Melissas waist, pulling her

man! Then, after a pause, she continued, It mustve belonged to my

Weldon pulling this stunt now, especially after 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 was a shame their relationship had been

its box, saying, Ill have it

at him gratefully upon hearing

a team now. Taking care of stuff like this is part

a moment, she playfully ran her fingers along

their kis, rubbing noses with Melissa. In a sultry voice, he teased, Just figuring that out now, Mrs. Fowler? You havent looked elsewhere all these years. Cant find anyone better than me, huh?

liked the

tone hinting at a warning, like he wouldnt let Melissa off easy if she didnt give the right answer. Meanwhile, he

her a bit. After spending so much time together, they knew how to flirt and make each

shallower with

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

seductive tone, he murmured, The carpets real soft; you wont feel

her arms around Marcus neck and chuckled. You say that

lit, setting the

But I always struggle to get up the

were fooling around, sharing kises and laughter on the soft

back, eliciting a small yelp of pain. Marcus, always attentive, immediately halted and held her close. What

that, he leaned in to resume kising

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

Marcus expression darkened.

from Ryan. What made it worse-it was

one Marcus had given her,

hand.

was just

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

it. Ryan was

bracelet from Marcus hold, she tossed it back in

it, she mused,

let it

appeased. He leaned in for

so eager, clad only in his bathrobe, he

her close and then she gently pushed him away. I think I better

him aside

away, his face flushed but

at Melissa, he found her smiling as she unwrapped

her, resting his chin on her slender shoulder. You did that on purpose, didnt you?

Fowler,

chuckled, turning to kis him. Hush. Let me finish these

And not a single

her answer surprised him. Fine.

Marcus shamelessly remarked, Baby, why do I get

else can satisfy

him,

Youre not too shabby yourself. Your dirty

I appreciate your honesty.

conversation flowed effortlessly

unwrapped Shawns

were a

cost a

Marcus. How can Shawn afford something like this? Last I checked, he

Is he back to his old ways? Marcus casually touched his nose at the mention

probed, How much did you lend him? Marcus grinned. What, are you checking the

million in total. Hes making

in, hes not saving. This splurge screams lack of discipline. Marcus, youve

out to touch her, teasing her 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 a soft, gentle woman like

touch, she breathed out, Just

cant wait, not a second longer,

that, they had

to give in easily, especially not

so

her heart out, he didnt bat

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