Jessie attempted to rise, suggesting they head downstairs, but Albert playfully suggested, “Stay here for a moment.

I’ll bring the food up so you don’t have to change.

Jessie, asserting herself with a gentle firmness, refused.

She bit her lower lip and explained, “This isn’t right.

I need to be responsible at home too.

How can I maintain authority if we ignore our duties?”

Albert was pleasantly surprised by Jessie’s readiness to help manage the household staff.

It touched him deeply, reinforcing his feeling of finally having a true home after years of uncertainty.

He was grateful that the person he loved was willing to nurture this home with him.

subtly, tapping her

Jessie smiled in response.

sat on the sofa, absorbed in

distance today struck Jessie as

her thoughts, Albert closed his magazine and remarked, “We have

together they went downstairs to

Jeslyn, allowing Albert

visit my

asked, “You don’t seem

Albert smiled gently.

used to

a few times during

Jessie nodded in understanding.

quite familiar with Helen, Albert’s

but she respected her privacy as

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