A wave of sadness washed over Jessie.

She gently clasped Jeslyns hand. Glancing up, Jessie spotted a figure at the doorway of the girls room. Dressed in white with dark hair, he cut a striking figure in the dim Light.

It was Albert.

His eyes held an inscrutable depth, their meaning lost on Jessie.

She couldnt even gauge how long hed been observing them from there.

In that moment, a bolt of lightning sliced through the night sky, illuminating their faces with clarity. They could see each others expressions distinctly.

Albert perceived the conflict in Jessies eyes, while Jessie observed the longing in his gaze. His desires seemed as boundless as the storm and the darkness of the night.

hesitation,

to Jessie, Albert

Jeslyn whispered, Daddy!

smiled and glanced at Jessie before moving to the window to securely shut it. He turned back and whispered, Jeslyns bed is too small for both of you. You can sleep

sleep in the guest room. I want to

a sleeping arrangement for Albert, saying, Dad, you

could Jessie agree to

allow Jessie to get away? He regarded her with a tender smile and purposefully inquired, Miss Green, what are

only she could hear, My bed is large and comfortable.

was clear that he was

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