Chapter 3387 Albert fell silent, snuffing out the cigarette.
In a hushed tone, he instructed, "Go, keep Jeslyn company.
She's always jittery when she wakes.
She needs someone there.
As they spoke, a cry echoed from the little girl's room.
Albert shook his head, rising from his seat and striding toward his daughter's quarters.
Elsie pondered briefly but stayed put.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn the children's room, Jeslyn awoke to find Jessie gone.
Enraged, she wailed and clenched her tiny fists.
Leaning against the doorframe, Albert sighed.
Once her cries subsided, he murmured, "Miss Green's gone, sweetie.
Jeslyn burst into tears, asking, "Why didn't you wake me? What if she's out on a date?" Albert's gaze held depth.
After a moment, he murmured softly, "She's her own person.
I can't keep her from seeing someone else.
" Jeslyn was puzzled.
He dr@ped a coat over her, worried she might catch a cold.
She'd struggled with health issues since birth.
Still feeling down, she rested her head on his shoulder, grumbling, "Elsie said Miss Green's your girlfriend.
Albert seemed lost for a beat, and then managed a bitter smile.
"She was.
Jeslyn studied him.
After a pause, she said, "Dad, you're hurting too.
" Hurting? Albert's chest tightened.
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No, he hurt Jessie, and he deserved everything that made him suffer now.
After leaving Albert's, Jessie drove aimlessly until around nine o'clock.
( until aroundnme-o'clock Her car sat parked downstairs.
A white car occupied the space in front.
Exiting her vehicle, she spotted Axell.
Approaching him, she queried, "I thought you had work.
What brings you here?" Axell met her gaze, speaking softly.
"I wrapped up an eight-hour surgery today; it went well. I just wanted to see you after that.
Despite past conflicts, being cared for felt comforting.