Jessie intervened before she could finish, saying, Mom! Jessie squeezed her moms hand, sensing her anger. Shed heard Monica loud and clear. Breaking up with Axell was such a good riddance.

Marrying into such a family meant hardship.

She faced Axells folks, smiling, Sorry. Im done with Axell. You cant talk dowry in front of my mom. And no ones looking down on me.

Axells parents and Lettie were taken aback.

With a sneer, Monica retorted, My sons top-notch. I doubt youd let him slip away.

Jessie gave a slight smile. True, hes got plenty of admirers.

the table, only footing Letties coffee bill,

Monica boiled with rage.

with her mom. On the way

the breakup? Jessie spilled to Lettie about Monicas request for a grandson and Axells fling with

facing Monicas absurd demands. Axells educated. I cant believe his folks would pull such nonsense! We havent even met officially, and his moms eyeing your dowry. Outrageous! Jessie stayed

Then, she peered at her daughter. You Youre not really into Axel, are you? Jessie was taken aback by the question, but then murmured, Im serious about

Lettie dropped it.

knew Jessies thoughts. She fretted Jessie might go back to Albert. Shed seen his persistence that night, feared hed

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