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.

asking, Why didnt you wake me? What

softly, Shes her own person. I cant keep her from

someone else.

Jeslyn was puzzled.

a coat over her, worried she might catch a

with health issues

head on his shoulder, grumbling, Elsie

and then managed a bitter smile.

studied him. After a pause, she said,

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

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