Jessie wouldnt spoil Jeslyn.

Jessie stated bluntly, Mealtime is part of the arrangement. Im here to teach, not to feed her.

Jeslyn felt slightly hurt. Dad can feed me, or I can eat on my own, she offered.

Jessie thought to herself that she must be out of her mind to have agreed to stay.

Jessie reentered the villa, her face flushing upon seeing Alberts composed expression. In contrast to her own unease, Albert remained remarkably calm. He set aside the newspaper he was reading and suggested, Lets eat first.

Jessie refused to eat, stating, Im here to teach.

Albert gestured towards Elsie, indicating, She will eat with us.

arm and whispered softly, I want to sit next to

seat

settled in, Albert unfastened the diamond cufflinks on his sleeves and rolled them up, a familiar gesture to Jessie. With her emotions

and a soup, and joined them at the

moments thought, also served one for Jessie. He politely offered, Miss Green, have a bowl of soup too. Elsie has been preparing it all

to

a dream, Jessie was startled by Alberts gentle voice. He

good for your

to stay, she felt it was

a few silent sips before setting down her spoon. Albert remained silent, saying

longer numb, and she displayed a newfound resilience. She happily consumed two bowls of soup and everything in her plate,

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