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,

seat at

settled in, Albert unfastened the diamond cufflinks on his sleeves and rolled them up, a

and a soup, and joined them

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

soup happened to be

Jessie was startled by Alberts gentle voice. He

good

Jessie opted to stay, she felt it was inappropriate

sips before setting down her spoon. Albert

no longer numb, and she displayed a newfound resilience. She happily

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