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.

appreciation subtly, tapping her

Jessie smiled in response.

absorbed in a magazine, giving her space and

distance today struck Jessie as

closed his magazine and remarked, “We have

her hand, and together they went downstairs to a lavish

was taking care of Jeslyn, allowing Albert and Jessie to discuss

visit

considered, and then asked, “You don’t seem to visit her often, do

Albert smiled gently.

used to

meeting a few times during

Jessie nodded in understanding.

familiar with Helen, Albert’s mother, who frequented their home

a depth to Helen, but

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