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.

calmer. He didnt offer explanations, simply focusing on his daughter Jeslyns little face showed disappointment, probably because Jessie ignored

up, tenderly

her time.

chest. Used to being

Jeslyn, Jessie turned

about her

joined them, standing at the doorway

up with Jessie over dinner! Its been years since you

is all grown

up his speech, the

ghostly pale, clutching the gift bags

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