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.

pack and lighter

Jessie’s diligent piping, he noticed her sculpting a figurine out

tone, he offered an

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

response came

company

the soft glow of the kitchen, He couldn’t get enough of her

her any discomfort, he had exercised considerable restraint over the

from that one time months ago, he refrained from engaging

a conscious effort to maintain his decency, and gradually,

when he was preoccupied with work, Jessie would even take Jeslyn

liking to

around and washed

four hours without having dinner, Albert rummaged through the fridge for some food ingredients and prepared a

particularly fussy about the

from

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