Albert glanced back.

Jeslyn, evidently bored, was absorbed in a comic book and paid no attention to their conversation.

Albert turned to Jessie and noticed she was removing her damp stockings, revealing her slender feet.

“Why are you still wearing such thin stockings in this cold?” he asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with concern.

“They’re not only thin but also not the easiest to remove.

Jessie’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

She glanced nervously at the rearview mirror.

“Lower your voice.

What if Jeslyn hears?” she whispered.

Albert offered a knowing smile.

The day before, Jessie had dressed in thin stockings to go with her dress.

her remove them that evening,

They’re probably not wearable anymore,” he teased

grew

is a new

ceased his teasing, clicked his seatbelt into place, and changed the

“Let’s head home.

to keep the snow in

make snowmen with Jeslyn or have a

back playfully, “I don’t

I would love to see you play,” Albert replied with a

a simple exchange, Jessie found herself blushing

turned her face away,

moment,

off towards home with Jeslyn still

found Lettie busy in the kitchen alongside the

she take a

servants can handle

You should rest!”

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