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.

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

that instant, he appeared to regress

the expression on his face

he resumed his

gaze, but

in contemplation, a cigarette

with emotion, conveyed, I tried to salvage it at first, but there was

chose not to linger on the negatives surrounding

Daisy was Jeslyns

confessed, Jessie, I understand our situation is more

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