Did | bother you? Does that mean you still have feelings for me? Jessie Have you ever wondered if its Axell or me who matters more to you right now? Why not follow your heart and make the right choice again? The atmosphere grew slightly tense after Alberts remarks.
Jessie forced a bitter smile. Albert, isnt it absurd to bring this up now? Frankly, if Elsie hadnt sent the child, we wouldnt be having this conversation.
Jessie hesitated to broach unpleasant topics, yet she felt compelled to clarify her stance.
Ask Elsie to refrain from sending the child here in the future.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThere seems to be a misunderstanding on her part.
Albert gazed at Jessie and spoke deliberately. Elsie didnt misunderstand anything. Jessie, | do wish to be with you. But | wont force you.
Jessie cut him off. You should take Jeslyn with you. Its not suitable for her to stay here.
Albert paused before asking, Are you worried about upsetting Axel?
Jessie didnt evade the question. Yes.
Alberts fingers tensed around the doorknob, yet he maintained a gentle smile. Alright, Il take her. | wont cause you any trouble.
He swung open the bedroom door, but Jessie remained rooted in the living room, opting not to follow him inside.
She settled herself on the couch and patiently waited.
Soft, yellow light enveloped the room as Jessie silently awaited Alberts departure with his child. Their paths would diverge permanently thereafter.
Despite Jessies efforts to steel her heart, she couldnt shake the wistful thought of how different things could have been if Albert had expressed these sentiments three years ago. Back then, she loved him deeply and longed to marry him. But time had altered their circumstances, and now his words held little significance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThere was no use dwelling on what could have been.
Albert stepped into the bedroom, the faint light from outside filtering in. He observed Jeslyn lying peacefully on Jessies bed in the darkness, contemplating how fondly Jeslyn seemed to regard Jessie.
Albert couldnt help but acknowledge that Jeslyns affection for Jessie must run deep. Otherwise, even ten Elsies couldnt have convinced Jeslyn to come here with her temperament.
Deep down, Albert recognized that his request was unjust to Jessie.
Even if Axell proved unreliable, it didnt mean Jessie had to go back to Albert. Despite his wealth and status, Albert understood that he ‘was now simply in no place to love her.
Sure, Albert could exert control over Axell and coerce Jessie, but he refrained from doing so.
Albert believed he still loved Jessie.
He had previously hurt her deeply, hence, even if he desired to be with her, he had t