NovelEnglishChapter 3310 It had been ages since they'd last crossed paths.
She seemed more grown-up now, though a hint of weariness lingered on her face.
When the meal arrived, she pulled her hair back and ate in silence.
She nibbled on her food, not because she feared gaining weight, but because she had no appetite.
She'd shed quite a few pounds.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlbert stood there, silently observing her.
He knew he ought to make a swift exit; he'd promised not to disrupt her peace.
But he found himself rooted to the spot.
Abruptly, Jessie halted her meal.
From a few meters away, Albert watched as two tears trickled down her cheeks.
Swiftly, she dabbed at her face with a tissue, likely trying to keep her composure.
Albert's hands trembled in his pockets.
He'd led a life of autonomy, never second-guessing his decisions.
But this time, he felt genuine remorse.
Did the well-being of thousands of employees really matter? Sure, without jobs from the Waston Group, they'd find other means to get by.
But since losing Albert, Jessie hadn't known happiness, never cracked a smile, always in tears.
Albert hadn't reached out because he couldn't make her a promise now.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs he prepared to depart, Jessie suddenly lifted her gaze, meeting his with reddened eyes.
She was taken aback by the sight of him.
Everyone had their baggage, ex-lovers, old scars...
Sometimes the past could really tear one up inside.
Jessie couldn't hear anything, see anyone... Right now, it felt like it Was just her and Albert in their own little world. She didn't say a word after a long pause and just went back to eating.
It was almost like she didn't know Albert at all, like they were complete e strangers. Albert should go.
Like she had told him before, he didn't even have to say hi or chat if they ran into each other again, because he had hurt her real bad this time. But there he stood, not wanting to budge.
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