She struggled to comprehend their implications.

It never crossed Jessies mind that Albert would assert that Jeslyn wasnt his own flesh and blood.

Jessie had no doubt about the truth in Alberts words. His love for Jeslyn was unwavering, and she knew he wouldnt fabricate such a claim just to appease her.

Jessie couldnt comprehend whose child Jeslyn might belong to.

Sensing Jessies thoughts, Albert offered a bitter smile and reached for a cigarette without conscious thought. I could use a smoke, he murmured softly.

Albert felt the need to unwind before proceeding. The memories he was about to delve into were far from pleasant.

Jessie turned her eyes away. Im not interested in your business, she asserted.

at her, a faint smile playing on his lips. Youre just mad at me, he

and inhaled deeply. At that instant, he appeared to regress into the carefree youth he was two decades

the expression on his face was

resumed his facade as

as she avoided his gaze, but he knew she was listening.

a cigarette held between

at first, but there was nothing there.

chose not to linger on the

Daisy was

hushed tone, he confessed, Jessie, I understand our situation is more complex than my previous marriage, but I still long for a chance with

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