Darling Love #9
In "Heartbreak!", office worker Tessa finds herself caught between two men—Army officer Dick, who once rejected her, and Dr. Seymour, who offers her comfort and a new beginning. Bernie Krigstein’s expressive art brings emotional depth to Tessa’s journey as she grapples with love, regret, and the weight of her choices. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, leading to a moment of clarity that reshapes her path. Cover by Harry Lucey captures the mood with a poignant, finely drawn portrait of Tessa in distress.
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Office worker Tessa and Army officer Dick fall in love, but she presses him to propose marriage and he breaks off their relationship. She becomes depressed and faints from “complete mental fatigue.” Dr. Seymour helps her recover and urges her to move in with him and his mother. Later, he asks her to marry him and she agrees, but only out of gratitude. However, Dick reappears and apologizes for his previous attitude. Tessa breaks up with Seymour then realizes Dick won’t ever really change. Seymour takes her back and they will wed.
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