NovelBarShe continued, People change and stuffs different now.
After saying that, she seemed lost in thought.
Albert sat at the desk, gazing at her quietly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer face, illuminated by the Light, seemed serene and not as radiant as before. Maybe age had caught up with her or she was in a different place now. When she looked at him, he couldnt detect any affection or bashfulness in her gaze.
Suddenly, Albert couldnt bear it any longer.
This hurt more than finding out she had a new boyfriend. It seemed shed moved on from him. Right then, he was probably just another old man with money in her eyes.
How could he compete with that young, robust doctor named Axell? Albert fetched a pack of smokes from the drawer. He hardly ever smoked these days, with Jeslyn to care for, but now he craved one.
Jessie got up, saying, lll go check on the kid.
Albert didnt object. With a lit cigarette between his fingers, he watched her disappear in the haze of smoke.
He seized a chance to be alone with her on purpose.
Truth be told, he wanted to ask about her and Axell. But when she stood before him, he couldnt bring himself to.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis was their moment, just the two of them. Why bring up another guy? Albert lingered in the study, smoking away.
At eight oclock, Elsie knocked and entered.
He looked up, asking, Did she go? Without a doubt, he meant Jessie. Elsie had been with him for ages and had witnessed him and Jessie through thick and thin. She had once believed they were meant to be but she was mistaken. Years later, Albert hired her again to care for his daughter, while Jessie had moved on with a new beau.
Elsie hesitated outside. She knew Albert preferred privacy in his study.
Standing by the door, she reported, Yes, sir; she left at eight on the dot.
Outside, the car engine revved. Albert listened in silence for a moment. Then Elsie continued, Miss Greens had it rough too. You
You should perhaps just let go! Albert took a drag of his smoke.
Slowly, he inquired, Didnt you tell Jeslyn that Jessie would be her new mom? Elsie blushed. | didnt know she had a new boyfriend.
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