NovelEnglishIna husky voice, Albert whispered, Jessie, you clearly dont Like him.
Why waste time on someone you dont love? Jessie bit her lip, retorting, Whether | love someone is none of your business. Just let me go.
But Albert couldnt just release her.
Jessie had been trying hard to find a boyfriend and settle down, but Albert knew Axell wasnt the one for her. Right when Albert was about to kis Jessie impulsively, the staircase door creaked open.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElsies voice interrupted, Mr. Waston, Miss Jeslyn is awake and asking for you.
Her eyes then widened in surprise.
What had she seen? She had seen Albert and Jessie, inches apart, caught in an unexpected moment.
Elsie totally lost her cool and couldnt even talk right.
Mr. Waston, | didnt mean to catch you guys.
Jessie shoved Albert away hard, itching to bolt, but trapped with nowhere to go. Albert stood firm, blocking her path.
Her face flushed but Albert stayed cool as a cucumber.
He told Elsie, You go soothe Jeslyn. Ill catch up in a second.
Elsie bolted, clearly not wanting any part of this drama.
Once Elsie was gone, silence settled. Albert looked down, his voice soft and scratchy. Jeslyn tagged along on my trip and fell sick.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShes been feverish for days and missing you a lot. Can you visit her? Jessie remembered how vulnerable Jeslyn seemed when she had to leave with Albert.
Jeslyn was like a homeless puppy.
Jessie wrestled inside but Albert didnt give her room to fuss. He simply grabbed her wrist and led her out. Jessie fretted about being spotted, Let go of me! Albert eased his grip, locking eyes with her. Scared of bumping into Axell? Come on, do you still care what he thinks? Jessie nibbled her lip, retorting, | told you, its none of your business.
Yet she still hit the button for the kids ward.
Silent together, Albert stood close.
Ding! The elevator chimed. Albert softly held her arm, whispering, Jessie, | dont buy that you feel nothing for me anymore.
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