Jessie was about to initiate a kiss when she caught a glimpse of Melissa... The car drifted away until Melissa vanished from their view.

Jessie rose, her expression devoid of emotion.

Jessie now grasped the reality-getting close to Marcus was an opportunity that eluded her.

Lightly joking, she remarked, “It's quite pitiful for her to stand in the rain. Marcus, do you truly lack compassion?"

Marcus remained seated in contemplative silence, his mood soured.