Melissa didn't say anything more to console Jessie.

After a pause, Jessie lifted her gaze to Melissa and said softly, "Truth is, whether they're on good terms or not doesn't concern me anymore. No matter how rocky it gets, they're legally married with a kid, while I have got nothing."

As Jessie spoke, she felt a pang of insignificance.

She went on, "It's all in the past. I need to steer clear of Albert.

Melissa... I know he's helped me a bunch these past months. Albert's the one who roped in Marcus to invest, right? I owe him but this time I'm cutting ties. After all, Albert's the one who let me down first."