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.

Having wiped away her tears earlier, Jeslyn grasped Jessies arm and whispered softly, I want to sit next to Miss Green. I will eat up everything in my

seat at the

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

and a soup, and joined them at the

one for Jessie.

soup happened to be Jessies

startled by Alberts gentle voice.

Its good

opted to stay, she felt it was inappropriate

setting 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

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