Chapter 3621 Jessie's surprise mingled with confusion.
Why had he returned? Jessie, in a fluster, attempted to disentangle herself, urging him to release her grasp.
But the moment her hand touched the back of his, he captured it in his broad palm, playfully toying with her fingers.
Leaning his head against her slender shoulder, he breathed lightly, "You're making a cake.
" Feeling trapped and unnerved, Jessie's voice trembled as she pleaded, "Let go of me.
Albert tightened his hold, gently nipping at the back of her neck.
Then suddenly, he let go of her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeaning against the counter, Albert felt a wave of fatigue wash over him after the long drive.
Though he yearned for a cigarette, he resisted, mindful of Jessie's presence.
Instead, he stowed the cigarette pack and lighter back into his pocket.
Observing Jessie's diligent piping, he noticed her sculpting a figurine out of cream-a representation of him.
In a softer tone, he offered an explanation.
"I wasn't scheduled to return until later, but seeing the snowfall, I decided to cback early to keep you both company.
" Jessie's response cas a whisper.
"Just keep Jeslyn company and spare me.
Albert remained silent, simply gazing at Jessie in the soft glow of the kitchen, He couldn't get enough of her presence.
To avoid causing her any discomfort, he had exercised considerable restraint over the past six months. Apart from that one tmonths ago, he refrained from engaging in any s@xual activity with her.
He made a conscious effort to maintain his decency, and gradually, she began to let down her guard. Sometimes, when he was preoccupied with work, Jessie would even take Jeslyn to her place for a few days.
Surprisingly, Jeslyn took a liking to Jessie's irritable mother.
Meanwhile, Albert turned around and washed his hands slowly.
After driving for four hours without having dinner, Albert rummaged through the fridge for sfood ingredients and prepared a simple sandwich for himself.
He wasn't particularly fussy about the meal's preparation.
Jessie couldn't resist commenting, "Dinner from tonight's still in the dining room.
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Albert walked up behind her, leaned in, and planted a kis on her lips.
"I want to stay here with you, but I need to go upstairs to shower and change Otherwise, I'll catch a cold tomorrow.
Typically, he refrained from making any advances toward her.
But tonight, he seemed unusually brazen.
He didn't leave until he stole a ki*s from her.
Jessie felt herself on the brink of surrendering to him.
She covered her face, questioning whether she had truly fallen for him.
Was she beginning to crave the pleasures Albert gave her? Jessie reminded herself to maintain her composure. Just as she blushed, Jeslyn dashed back inside.