She glanced at Albert. He seemed composed but Melissa, who had been his confidant for years, sensed his tension. She knew he was struggling to keep his feelings in check.

After all, his eyes betrayed him.

Melissa sighed softly, rising to greet Jessie, feeling almost ashamed to meet her friends shocked gaze.

Flowers scattered on the floor.

Toys for Kiana dropped, along with the picture book for Matthew

Comparatively, Jessie felt overwhelmed with emotions compared to Alberts calm demeanor.

She hadnt expected to meet him so soon after returning to Duefron and his wifes passing.

to pick

her, explaining, Jessie, I didnt know It was Marcus

predicament and knew Marcus

he meant well, but she

uncontrollably. After a moment, she

didnt want Jessie to feel

company here and hes moved here as well, so youll bump into each other sooner or later. Jessie For you own sake,

If you need to cry later, Im always here

her arm a comforting pat. She knew it wouldnt be easy but she believed Jessie

a slender figure approached, trailed by a

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