Chapter 3362 Melissa, as expected, gently patted Jessie's shoulder, warning, "You really shouldn't drink.
We don't want you ending up sick or back in the hospital.
"1 Jessie nodded in agreement at Melissa's words.
Eventually, the kids' banters brightened the mood.
During the meal, Marcus and Albert delved into sbusiness talk.
Meanwhile, Melissa and Jessie had their own catch-up.
Out of the blue, Albert softly inquired, "How have you been all these years?" Jessie was taken aback by the question.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt the table with seven, six pairs of eyes were trained on her.
Feeling a touch shy, Jessie answered softly, "Pretty good.
I've taken up a new language Lately- Hungarian, to be exact.
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Pulling back, he offered a smile.
"Impressive! I'm quite envious.
You've got freedom, no ties to restrict you-must be nice to travel the globe as you wish.
" Jessie averted her eyes, murmuring with a slight smile, "And I'm envious of you, Mr.
Waston.
A charming wife, and an adorable daughter, it seems idyllic... Oh, my apologies.
I didn't mean any offense.
Albert remained silent, his look at Jessie laden with unspoken thoughts.
Then Jeslyn drew near, resting her head on Albert's arm before whispering, "Dad, I don't know much about my mom.
" She then turned to Jessie and asked, “Have you ever met her? I've heard she was stunning.
Is that right?" Indeed, Jessie had met Jeslyn's mother firsthand.
Moreover, she had even received a slap from her! Yet, all that was in the past, and she couldn't take out her frustration on such a sweet child, who bore a resemblance to Albert.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNevertheless, Jessie wasn't keen on Jeslyn getting too close.
Hence, Jessie asserted with a firm expression, "No I've never met her. Jeslyn's face fell with disappointment at this.
Later, she voiced with a tinge of sorrow.
"My mom's gone, so you won't get the chance to meet her The content is om novelenglish.net! Jessie was left speechless by her words.
Then, Jeslyn looked up at Jessie once more, tears brimming in her innocentleyes. To Jessie, the little girl seemed so delicate and endearing.
Thus, they locked gazes for an extended moment.