“Thanks, but no thanks!"

Jessie replied coolly, “I appreciate your concern, Mr. Watson. But I can manage on my own... If that's all, I need to get back to my father. Goodbye, Mr. Watson!”

Her indifferent tone got under Albert's skin.

He reached out and pulled her into a hug.

As he touched her face, Jessie winced in pain. Albert felt a pang of guilt and said firmly, “Just because I'm married, does it mean you have to treat me like a stranger?"