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.

playing on his lips. Youre just

cigarette and inhaled deeply. At that instant, he appeared

on his

breath, he resumed his facade as the CEO of

gaze, but he knew she was listening. He always

a cigarette

he recounted his marriage with Daisy, sparing no details for Jessie. His voice, rough with emotion, conveyed, I tried to salvage it at first, but there was nothing there.

to linger on the negatives surrounding his late

all, Daisy was Jeslyns

a 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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