NovelEnglishMeanwhile, Marcus lifted his gaze and fixed it upon the horizon.
As he reflected on their tumultuous past, he realized their falling out was because they both hurt each other. There seemed to be a lack of willingness to compromise. Yet, amidst the bitterness, he couldn't shake the feeling that perhaps, with a bit of understanding, their story could have unfolded differently.
But neither he nor Melissa had been willing to yield, convinced it was futile to try.
Marcus had no intention of pursuing Melissa any further. During the month that she was away, some girls from decent families extended invitations for dinners and various events, all of which Marcus
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtaccepted. Yet, amidst these social engagements, he never found the right connection.
He didn't engage in a game of cat and mouse with Melissa, nor did he wait for her to return to him.
In fact, the more successful Melissa became, the less likely they seemed to reconcile.
Both had changed, growing increasingly proud, until eventually, they lost all feeling for each other.
On New Year's Eve, households bustled with preparations for the feast.
Suddenly, Melissa felt an urge to cook something herself.
She drove to the grocery store, only to realize it was the very place she used to frequent with Marcus. The familiarity of the store remained unchanged, evoking memories of their past together.
Despite going to celebrate alone, Melissa filled her cart with alot of items.
(Bears) 's (Bears) As she approached the cashier, a familiar voice called out from behind.
“Melissa!” Startled, Melissa turned to find Jessie.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRemoving her shades, Jessie remarked, “I spotted you outside and follow.
to join you! heard about your promotion. Planning to make dinner solo? What about Marcus? You still haven't patched things up with him yet?”
Melissa shook her head silently, pushing her cart forward.
Resting her hands on the shopping cart, she asked casually, “And what about you? Aren't you spending the holiday with your boyfriend?” Upon hearing her question, Jessie appeared somewhat disgruntled.
As Melissa settled the bill at the checkout desk, Jessie covertly slipped a package of ham into her cart and suggested, “I'l come over to your place tonight, and we can have dinner together” Melissa, without hesitation, accepted, “Sure, no problem. As long as you don't have other engagements, | don't mind.” Unbeknownst to Melissa, Jessie’s family assumed she was with her boyfriend, while her boyfriend believed she was with her family.
Regardless, Jessie was eager to share a meal with Melissa as soon as she saw her.
After Melissa paid the bill, the two of them exited the store.
Jessie wasted no time and hopped directly into Melissa's car.
Upon reaching the apartment, Melissa prepared a plate of fruit for Jessie before starting to prepare dinner.
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