NovelEnglishWithout hesitation, she reached for her phone and dialed Albert. It was late, and Albert, though in another city and fresh from a meeting, hadnt yet turned in for the night.
He regarded his phones screen for a moment before answering in a voice both soft and weary, Whats going on? Jessie, bypassing a conversation, handed the phone to Jeslyn, who was in no mood to speak and retreated to a corner in defiance. At a loss, Jessie relayed to Albert, Elsie sent Jeslyn over.
Under the cloak of night, Alberts voice, rough yet comforting, carried over the Line.
And why would Elsie do that? Jessies patience snapped. How should | know? Albert, your daughters with me now. Shouldnt you be reflecting on your own actions rather than questioning me? In stark contrast to Jessies frustration, Alberts response was marked by serenity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe even allowed himself a chuckle, pondering aloud, Whats got you
soriled up at this hour? Trouble in paradise? If thats the case, feel free to share. Ive navigated those waters before.
Jessie remained silent after his remarks, the phone pressed to her ear, enveloped in her own thoughts. Sensing the shift in her mood, Albert softened his tone, offering an apology, Jessie, my intentions werent to upset you.
and what exactly were your intentions? she pressed, after a pause that seemed to carry her thoughts.
I need someone to take her off my hands. This arrangement isnt working.
Albert took a moment before responding, his voice thoughtful, Alright. lll arrange for someone to come by.
Jessies tension eased at his assurance.
to Emma with a firm directive, Get a car ready. | need to head back to Duefron.
Emma, taken aback, reminded him, But you have a critical meeting here at ten in the morning.
Albert met her gaze squarely, his resolve clear. The situation in Duefron demands my attention just as much.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJessie ended the call and glanced at the little girl dressed in black standing in the dim corridor.
Jeslyn was occupied with counting mosquitoes, her feet tapping the floor in frustration as she muttered, There are too many mosquitoes.
Jessie set her phone down and pondered momentarily. Lets head downstairs for now. Your father will arrange for someone to collect you shortly.
Jeslyn let out a snort. Do you really trust him? The TV called people like my dad profiteers. You cant rely on anything a profiteer says.
Jeslyn regarded Jessie with disdain and remarked with disappointment, Youre easily deceived by men. | believe Dad enjoys fooling you.
Jessie had a strong desire to leave Jeslyn alone to her own device,
despite the late hour.
However, with Jeslyn being just a few years old, Jessie didnt have it in her heart to really do that.
Afraid of being caught by her mother if she took the girl inside, Jessie opted to squat in thecorridor with Jeslyn. As they squatted, Jessie swatted away several mosquitoes. Jeslyn remarked slowly, | told you there were so many mosquitoes.
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