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.

her tears earlier, Jeslyn grasped Jessies arm and whispered softly,

his seat at

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

appetizers and a soup,

served 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 too. Elsie has been preparing it all

soup happened to be Jessies

was startled by Alberts gentle voice. He

Its good for

she felt it

few silent sips before setting down her spoon.

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

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