NovelEnglishLately, thoughts of her had crossed his mind.
But he knew he was just a stranger to her now.
Marcus held Alberts gaze for what felt Like ages.
Finally, Albert snapped out of it, his voice low and rough. Thanks.
But our chat feels unnecessary.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMarcus didnt pushit.
With a hand in his pocket, Marcus added, As long as youre cool with it, Mr. Waston.
As the elevator arrived, Albert stepped in, and the doors slid shut.
He was alone in the lift, staring at his reflection in the mirror.
He thought hed been firm in turning down Marcuss offer, but seeing himself now, he realized he was anything but sure.
Suddenly, he despised himself.
He envied Marcus. Marcus and Melissa hit a rough patch once.
Years later when fate brought them together again, Marcus had swiftly ended things with his new girl and went after Melissa again.
Albert was older and wiser than Marcus.
But he didnt have Marcus courage.
As the elevator reached the ground floor, Albert prepared to step out when a familiar scent hit his nostrils.
He couldnt help but Look up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was Jessie.
She seemed a bit sun-kised but her complexion was visibly improved and her skin was radiant and flawless.
Clearly, she was taken aback too. After a moment of daze, she regained composure and gave him a slight nod. She had no intention of chatting.
Alberts expression was unreadable.
After a long pause, Jessie finally spoke up. Are you getting off or what? Albert looked pained. He exited the elevator, brushing past her.
Their bodies barely grazed each other. In a low voice only she could hear, he uttered a single word.
Sorry!
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