Jessie rose to her feet.

Upon hearing the girls words, her fingers trembled even more.

She hadnt expected Albert to name his daughter Jeslyn, a name so similar to her own.

Locking eyes with Albert, his gaze deep and unreadable, Jessie felt a surge of emotion, finding the situation painfully ironic.

Ina hushed tone, she murmured, Albert, theres no need for false affection.

But the words felt hollow.

Trying to maintain politeness, she added, Im just here for dinner.

offer explanations, simply focusing on his daughter Jeslyns little face showed disappointment,

her up, tenderly

her time. Shell warm

Used to being

Jessie turned

her heart, she felt regretful about her reaction towards the

then, Marcus joined them, standing at the doorway with a

over dinner! Its been years since you two last met! Time flies, huh?

all

up his speech, the air turned somewhat

looked ghostly pale, clutching the gift bags intended for Melissas

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