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.

expressed his appreciation subtly, tapping her

Jessie smiled in response.

dressed, Albert sat on the sofa, absorbed in a

respectful distance today struck

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

her hand, and together

of Jeslyn, allowing Albert and Jessie to discuss household matters

the afternoon, let’s visit

then asked, “You don’t seem to visit

Albert smiled gently.

used to her

meeting a few times during the

Jessie nodded in understanding.

had grown quite familiar with Helen, Albert’s mother, who frequented

depth to Helen, but she respected her privacy as Albert’s

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