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 up the scattered

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

Melissas predicament and

well, but she

trembled uncontrollably. After a moment,

want Jessie to feel

here as well,

need to cry

welled up in Jessies eyes. Melissal Melissa gave her arm a comforting pat.

slender figure approached, trailed by

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