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.

simply focusing on his daughter Jeslyns little face showed disappointment,

her up, tenderly

assured, Give her time. Shell

fathers chest. Used to

Jessie

her heart, she felt regretful about her

then, Marcus joined them, standing at the doorway with

catch up with Jessie over dinner! Its been years since

is all grown up

Marcus wrapped up his speech, the

doorway, Jessie looked ghostly pale, clutching

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