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.

grasped Jessies arm and whispered softly,

seat at

his sleeves and rolled them up, a familiar gesture to Jessie. With her emotions stirred, she lowered her head to

out four dishes, including two appetizers and

of soup and then, after a moments thought, also served one for Jessie. He politely offered, Miss Green, have a bowl of soup too. Elsie has been

soup happened to

by Alberts gentle voice. He

good for your

felt it was inappropriate to engage

down her spoon. Albert

be in high spirits. Her feet were no longer numb, and she displayed a newfound resilience. She happily consumed two bowls of soup and everything in her plate, even the broccoli, her belly now comfortably full

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