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.

softly, I want to sit next to Miss Green. I will

his seat at the

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

appetizers and a soup, and joined them

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

to be

startled by Alberts gentle voice.

Its good for your

she felt it was inappropriate to

down her spoon. Albert remained silent,

were no longer numb, and she displayed a newfound resilience. She happily consumed two bowls of

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