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.

Jeslyn grasped Jessies arm and whispered softly, I want to sit next to Miss Green. I will eat up everything in

seat at

and rolled them up, a familiar gesture to Jessie. With her emotions stirred,

and a soup,

Jeslyn a bowl of soup and then, after a moments thought, also served one for Jessie. He politely

happened to

dream, Jessie was startled by Alberts gentle voice. He encouraged, Please,

good

she felt it was inappropriate to engage

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

tense atmosphere among the adults, Jeslyn appeared to be in high spirits. Her feet were no longer numb, and she displayed a newfound resilience.

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