Jessie’s surprise mingled with confusion.

Why had he returned?

Jessie, in a fluster, attempted to disentangle herself, urging him to release her grasp.

But the moment her hand touched the back of his, he captured it in his broad palm, playfully toying with her fingers.

Leaning his head against her slender shoulder, he breathed lightly, “You’re making a cake.

Feeling trapped and unnerved, Jessie’s voice trembled as she pleaded, “Let go of me.

Albert tightened his hold, gently nipping at the back of her neck.

Then suddenly, he let go of her.

Leaning against the counter, Albert felt a wave of fatigue wash over him after the long drive.

Though he yearned for a cigarette, he resisted, mindful of Jessie’s presence.

he stowed the cigarette pack and lighter back into his

he noticed her sculpting a figurine out

a softer tone, he

seeing the snowfall, I decided to come back early to keep you both

response came as a

Jeslyn company

Jessie in the soft glow of the kitchen, He

her any discomfort, he had

he refrained from

to maintain his decency, and gradually, she began to let down her

work, Jessie would even take Jeslyn to her place for

Jeslyn took a liking to

around and washed

having dinner, Albert rummaged through the fridge for some food ingredients and prepared a simple sandwich

particularly fussy about

from tonight’s still in the dining

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