Following his discharge, Jessie hadnt revisited nor contacted him.

Within the villas upstairs master bedroom, Albert donned a white shirt, its hem loosely untucked from his trousers, epitomizing casual dress.

He stationed himself by the French window, phone in hand.

Amidst his hesitation to dial Jessie, the door swung open, and Jeslyn, clad in a charming skirt, scampered over, proclaiming, Daddy, Elsies taking me out for ice cream! Upon hearing her words, Alberts brow furrowed slightly.

Elsie stood by the door, offering a warm smile. I found this amazing spot on Ocean Avenue. They have ice creams, desserts and everything. Since its scorching outside, and Miss Jeslyn wasnt feeling too good, I figured Id treat her to some.

Albert nodded in agreement, but when Elsie moved to take Jeslyn with her, he intervened. Did you just say Ocean Avenue? That place happened to be only one block away from Jessies studio.

chimed in, Let me take

head. Mr. Waston, youre still recovering. The doctor said you need to rest

But Albert was insistent.

wrinkled her nose and piped up, Daddy must be thinking about Jessie again. He waits for her every day, but she never

Nevertheless, they all ended

treated Jeslyn to some ice

appearance, Elsie suggested they head back home, but Albert

our time with Jeslyn! Jeslyn thought Albert was being

to go out and see Jessie, yet he was pretending it was

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