Albert fell silent, snuffing out the cigarette. In a hushed tone, he instructed, Go, keep Jeslyn company. Shes always jittery when she wakes. She needs someone there.

As they spoke, a cry echoed from the little girls room.

Albert shook his head, rising from his seat and striding toward his daughters quarters.

Elsie pondered briefly but stayed put.

In the childrens room, Jeslyn awoke to find Jessie gone. Enraged, she wailed and clenched her tiny fists.

Leaning against the doorframe, Albert sighed.

Once her cries subsided, he murmured, Miss Greens gone, sweetie.

What if shes out on

he murmured softly, Shes her own person. I cant

someone else.

Jeslyn was puzzled.

over her, worried she might

with health

feeling down, she rested her head on his shoulder, grumbling,

beat, and then managed a bitter

After a pause, she said, Dad, youre

tightened. No, he hurt Jessie, and he deserved everything that

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