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.

moment of hesitation, Albert walked toward

speaking to Jessie, Albert gently

Jeslyn whispered, Daddy!

turned back and whispered, Jeslyns bed is too

to sleep in the guest room. I want to sleep in your

arrangement for Albert, saying, Dad, you can sleep

could Jessie agree to

her with a tender smile and purposefully inquired, Miss

approached Jessie again and whispered in a voice only she could hear, My bed is large and comfortable. Its

was clear that he was trying to

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