NovelEnglishIf not, with Alberts sway, hed be six feet under, no ten-million check.
It was all for Jessies sake.
After a beat, Axell piped up, Jessie didnt ask about me? Albert stubbed out his smoke, voice soft. She kept quiet, because she knew it would upset me. She figured itd end worse for you if she did.
And she was right. Axell, | hate to admit it but she did have feelings for you once.
Albert felt a pang at the words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd he didnt dwell on what Axell might feel hearing it. Bottom line, Axells chapter was closed.
Albert gave Axell closure.
He closed the book on Axell and Jessie too.
As dusk settled, Albert pulled up from the detention center. Stepping out of the car, he spotted a lone cloud drifting lazily in the sky.
Maybe it was his mood but that cloud kind of resembled Jessie to him.
Entering the house, Elsie bustled in with a thermos, setting it down and popping the lid open. A heavenly aroma of chicken soup filled the room.
Mr. Waston, your wound isnt fully patched up. Chicken soups the best remedy, she chimed politely.
Albert wasnt keen on soup.
Slouching on the sofa, he undid his cuff link, quipping, Why cook this again? You have it.
Elsie felt a pang of disappointment at her inability to sway him.
Its potent and fragrant. Its been simmering for at least four hours, she explained. If it were my own, Id understand if you didnt want it. But this heres from Miss Greens mom herself. A gesture of gratitude.
Albert fumbled with his shirt collar.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis hand shook at the mention. Jessies mother? Elsies eyes widened.
Yeah. She sent it over while you were out. | figured you knew.
She added smugly, Her mother has been whipping up soup for you? Thats a sign shes on board with you and Miss Green.
Albert feigned annoyance. What are you talking about? Jessie can barely stand the sight of me these days. Were miles from tying the knot.
Though he tried to play it cool, a faint smirk graced his lips. Fix me up a bowl of that soup.
Elsie eagerly complied, Sure thing! This here is the chicken soup with fresh bamboo shoots. Its as fresh as it gets this season. Mrs. Green does put a lot of thought into it.
A steaming bowl landed on the table.
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