Albert glanced at Jessie, and then turned to Axell with a gracious smile, apologizing, âSorry about that, Dr.
Calderon.
â
Albert bent down and lifted Jeslyn into his arms.
Gently patting her on the backside, he inquired in a soft tone, âWhat did you just say, sweetheart?â
Nestling against Albertâs shoulder, Jeslyn pointed to herself and reiterated, âYou picked my mame yourself because Iâm Daddyâs sweetheart.
Planting a tender ki*s on her forehead, Albert nodded approvingly.
âThatâs right! Youâre my little sweetheart.
â
Then he addressed Jessie, âI brought Jeslyn here to enroll her in a language course.
I heard you were recruiting.
Do you have any suitable classes for her?â
Jessie was on the verge of declining.
Cradling Jeslyn, Albert strolled to the front desk, grabbed a brochure, and perused it.
After a moment, he remarked, âIt appears that you guys pay house calls and children can have lessons at home.
Thatâs wonderful! Considering my daughterâs discomfort with being around unfamiliar people, itâd be preferable for her to have private lessons at home.
Could we schedule two-hour sessions on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays? Iâm willing to pay triple the standard fee for this arrangement.
Would that be acceptable?
In the presence of others, Jessie found it challenging to decline him directly.
Consequently, she restrained herself and replied casually, âIâm afraid this isnât how we do this.
â
Before Albert could interject, Axell chimed in hastily, âI donât see any issue with that.
Jessie, Mr.
Waston has faith in you.
Donât disappoint him.
â
Concerned that Jessie might decline, he assured Albert, âDonât worry, Mr.
Waston.
Weâll take excellent care of your daughter.
â
With a faint smile, Albert remarked casually, âIt looks like you can already make decisions for Jessie, Dr.
Calderon.
â
Teased, Axell felt a tinge of embarrassment, his cheeks flushing.
Meanwhile, Albert brushed it off and instructed the driver to pay the fees in advance.
Jessie felt utterly helpless.
She wanted to decline Albertâs request.
Yet she knew Axell would undoubtedly grow suspicious if she did.
In the end, she had no option but to accept the payment and murmured softly, âJust a gentle reminder, parents wonât be permitted during the sessions.
â
Albert agreed readily.
âThatâs fine.
Iâm swamped with work, so I wonât be able to join her in class.
â
Subsequently, he paid twenty thousand dollars upfront.
Once Jessie verified the sum, she stowed the cash in the drawer and passed him the invoice.
âHere you go, Mr.
Waston.
Iâll be in touch next week.
â
She maintained the utmost politeness, treating him as though he were just another regular patron.
Albert glanced at Axell before addressing him with a smile.
âAre you two off on a date? I envy you both! Youâre young and vibrant.
Donât overwork yourself.
Remember to enjoy life and have some fun.
â
Jessie muttered impatiently upon hearing this.
âWhy donât you stick to your own affairs, Mr.
Waston?â
However, Albert didnât react.
Instead, he turned to Jeslyn and suggested gently, âHow about dining out for dinner, sweetie?â