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It had been ages since they 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShed shed quite a few pounds.
Albert stood there, silently observing her. He knew he ought to make a swift exit; hed 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.
Alberts hands trembled in his pockets.
Did the well-being of thousands of employees really matter? Sure, without jobs from the Waston Group, theyd find other means to get by.
But since losing Albert, Jessie hadnt known happiness, never cracked a smile, always in tears.
Albert hadnt reached out because he couldnt make her a promise now.
As he prepared to depart, Jessie suddenly lifted her gaze, meeting his with reddened eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe 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 couldnt hear anything, see anyone Right now, it felt like it was just her and Albert in their own little world.
She didnt say a word after a long pause and just went back to eating.
It was almost like she didnt know Albert at all, like they were
complete strangers.
Albert should go. Like she had told him before, he didnt 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.