Two years later, on an ordinary workday.

Albert left work early, eager to treat Jeslyn to something nice.

Jeslyn had befriended folk around the villa and wanted what they had.

As Albert hopped into the car, his good mood evident, the driver quipped, Only Miss Jeslyn can put that grin on your face, Mr.

Waston.

Thoughts of Jeslyn brought a smile to Alberts lips. Shes actually quite the little troublemaker.

the engine, the driver chuckled. My grandsons a real handful, even more so

praises. Treat her to some ice

The driver happily agreed.

on the road, Alberts phone buzzed. Glancing at

His brow furrowed slightly.

the past two years, Daisy occasionally called Albert, hoping to reconcile. But he stood firm in his decision.

now she remembered

up the phone. But it wasnt Daisy on the line-it was a middle-aged man. Is this Mr. Waston? Your wife was in a car crash an hour ago and she requires urgent surgery.

his eyes. He felt nothing

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