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

her sculpting a

tone, he offered an

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

response came as a

company and

the soft glow

discomfort, he had exercised considerable restraint over the past

he refrained from engaging in any

to maintain his decency, and gradually, she

when he was preoccupied with work, Jessie would even take Jeslyn to her place for a

a liking to Jessie’s irritable

turned around and washed his

the fridge for some food ingredients

wasn’t particularly fussy about the

commenting, “Dinner from tonight’s still in the

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