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.

stowed the cigarette pack and lighter

her sculpting a figurine out of cream-a representation

tone, he

until later, but seeing the snowfall,

came as

Jeslyn company and

at Jessie in the soft glow of

discomfort, he had exercised considerable restraint

refrained

conscious effort to maintain his decency,

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

Jeslyn took a liking

and washed his hands

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

wasn’t particularly fussy

from tonight’s still in the dining

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