Chapter 3433 Every man craved success.
ALL Axell had to do was nod, agree to marry Debra-who was gorgeous and utterly smitten with him.
It wasn't coercion; it was an opportunity.
Yet Axell's heart still leaned towards Jessie.
Axell remained silent, though Albert sensed his decision.
Albert gave his shoulder a gentle pat and grinned.
"Givea buzz when you've made your call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith that, Albert took off.
By the window, Axell burned through another half pack of smokes.
's BunnyBookery At ten that night, Axell dialed Jessie's number.
Before she could speak, he murmured softly, “We're done.
" Jessie had just gotten hand freshened up.
She listened quietly before responding, "Alright.
She didn't protest and Axell wasn't satisfied with that.
He couldn't help but ask, "Are you going back to Albert?" Jessie stayed composed.
"That's none of your business.
" Then she hung up.
Meanwhile, Axell stood in his living room, cigarette dangling between his fingers.
As a doc, he rarely smoked, but today he'd burned through more than half a pack. He felt troubled.
Logically, he knew he'd made the right call-pursuing a future and a career.
But deep down, he felt he'd made the wrong choice.
He cared for Jessie.
In their brief ttogether, something akin to love had blossomed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe knew he felt happy and wanted her by his side.
Debra was just a stepping stone.
Axell's throat tightened as he clutched the phone, its heat seeping into his palm.
Monica arrived with a midnight snack, gabbing away, "YouCgifl's being unreasonable. She pops in once and vanishes.
What's wrong with her?" Axell's chest clenched.
He accepted the snack, but his mom's words soured its taste.
He should have told her about the breakup, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.