Emma, unsure of what to do, heard footsteps and saw Albert approaching. Mr. Waston! she exclaimed.

Ina hushed tone, she murmured, Shes crying real bad.

Albert held a paper bag, gazing at the door as sobs echoed from within. When shes out, give her these clothes. Her shirts gota missing button.

His words caught Emma off guard.

Albert glanced at the door once more, setting down the bag.

With a heavy sigh, he turned and left. Truth was, he wanted to tell Jessie he hadnt moved on either.

But what could he do? He was married. Couldnt just divorce for Jessie. Had his own ‘commitments.

He knew

the real

deserve her. She deserved

Alberts retreating figure, sensing

bathroom door creaked open. Jessie washed off her makeup,

Emma noticed two missing

dared not linger. Handing Jessie the bag,

Albert had offered, even though hers own werent really presentable at the

dont want to wear it, she declared, her voice tinged with

but chose not to push the issue. She observed as Jessie cleverly hid the spot where the buttons were missing with her handbag and made her way to the elevator.

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