Jeslyn wouldnât have her breakfast at home, adamant about joining Jessie instead.
The little girl reassured Jessie, âDadâs gonna pull through.
Heâs gonna wake up and you two will get married, youâll see.
â
Jessie just gave her a look.
Jeslyn, now focusing on her breakfast, muttered, âYouâre not being honest.
You actually have feelings for my dad.
â
Jessie wasnât in the mood to clarify things to the kid.
Just then, the person in the bed stirred, calling out in a raspy voice, âJeslyn?â
âDad!â
Jeslyn rushed to her fatherâs bedside instantly.
The girl, who always claimed she wasnât scared of anything, was now crying.
Albert ki*sed Jeslyn and gently said, âIâm just tired.
â
Clinging to his neck, Jeslyn whispered, âYou gotta cut down on the sleeping then, or Jessie might change her mind about marrying you.
â
Albert let out a soft Laugh.
Glancing at Jessie, he felt comforted to see she was still by his side.
Heâd been trying so hard, scared sheâd leave if he gave in.
Noticing she hadnât left, Albert figured she might be warming up to him.
Elsie was thoughtful.
Spotting him awake, she promptly offered, âMr.
Waston, do you need the bathroom? Should I get the nurse?â
Albert wasnât keen on troubling a nurse.
He didnât think he was so old as to need one.
Picking up on the vibe, Elsie cleared her throat and suggested, âThen Iâll escort Miss Jeslyn to Dr.
Nguyen.
He recommended a check-up today.
â
Albert nodded, gently touching Jeslynâs hair, and inquired, âHave you had any nightmares lately?â
Jeslyn shook her head no.
Albert felt relieved, letting Elsie take Jeslyn away.
With them out of the way, he called out to Jessie, âHelp me up, will you? I need the bathroom.
â
Jessie agreed to look after him, so she didnât hesitate.
She walked over and lifted the covers⦠But as she pulled back the covers, she froze, caught off guard by the sight.
Albert looked a tad embarrassed, muttering, âItâs just a natural bodily reaction.
â
As she helped him sit, she couldnât help but blurt out, âBut youâre a patient! This ainât normal.
â