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.

stooped to pick up the

Jessie, I didnt

Melissas predicament and

well, but she couldnt

hands trembled uncontrollably. After a moment, she whispered,

Jessie to feel

grasped Jessies hand, whispering, Stay. Mr. Waston has moved his company here and hes moved here as well, so youll bump into each other sooner or later. Jessie For you own sake, just stay

need to cry later, Im always

welled up in Jessies eyes. Melissal Melissa gave her arm a comforting pat. She knew it wouldnt be

figure approached, trailed by a little

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