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.

into tears, asking, Why didnt you wake me? What if shes

her own person. I cant keep her from

someone else.

Jeslyn was puzzled.

her, worried she might

with health issues

feeling down, she rested her head on his

and

studied him. After a pause, she said, Dad, youre hurting

tightened. No, he hurt Jessie, and

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