Every man craved success.

ALL Axell had to do was nod, agree to marry Debra-who was gorgeous and utterly smitten with him.

It wasnt coercion; it was an opportunity.

Yet Axells heart still leaned towards Jessie.

Axell remained silent, though Albert sensed his decision. Albert gave his shoulder a gentle pat and grinned. Give me a buzz when youve made your call With that, Albert took off.

By the window, Axell burned through another half pack of smokes.

At ten that night, Axell dialed Jessies number. Before she could speak, he murmured softly, Were done.

had just gotten home

listened quietly before

didnt protest and Axell wasnt satisfied with that. He couldnt help but

stayed composed. Thats none of

Then she hung up.

room, cigarette dangling between his fingers. As a doc, he rarely smoked, but today hed burned through more than

felt

He cared for Jessie.

their brief time together, something akin to

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