Albert stared at her.
After a beat, he murmured, âYour face alone does this to me.
Canât help it.
â
Jessie figured heâd totally lost it, not expecting such a reaction, especially with Elsie and Jeslyn nearby⦠She guessed Albert had been feeling pretty Lonely over the years.
As they tangled together that day, Albert confessed it had been years since heâd been intimate.
Jessie took his word for it.
She trusted him implicitly.
Albert wasnât one to deceive, never had been.
Even when they were together years back, heâd been open about his dalliances with others, some even parading themselves shamelessly before her.
She wasnât his wife, so she had no right to object.
But despite her understanding, a spark of frustration simmered within Jessie.
She felt she shouldnât be so forgivingâ¦
Albert, still not fully recovered, broke into a sweat after just a few movements.
Jessieâs voice was barely audible as she whispered, âWhat if we⦠used that thing?â
Albert wavered.
The scene replayed in Albertâs mind, and he knew he couldnât go through with it.
Not because he was unwilling, but because he sensed Jessie wouldnât be comfortable with it, prompting him to restrain himself.
Gazing at her, he queried, âHave things gotten that desperate for you?â
Jessie swore under her breath.
Albertâs strength had ebbed away.
Clad in the baggy confines of hospital attire, he still required assistance with his pants.
Jessie remained silent, proceeding to unfasten his trousers.
Albert bowed his head, his gaze lingering on her slender neck, absorbing her touch⦠In that instant, the initial urge gave way to a different sentiment.
âJessie!â
He whispered her name, offering no further words.
At that moment, he envisioned a future growing old with her⦠Aware of the age gap, he recognized he would age before Jessie, yet she would forever remain his woman.
Upon concluding his restroom use, Jessie aided him in readjusting his trousers.
A mere glance was enough for Jessie to lock eyes with his tender Look.
Albert, under Jessieâs care, found himself not wanting to leave the hospital, yet acknowledged the myriad inconveniences staying posed.
A week ensued before his discharge.
Melissa oversaw the companyâs operations, alleviating Albertâs concerns.
Should significant matters arise, Melissa would seek his counsel.
Now and then, Alexis would visit to deliberate work-related topics.
However, Jessie made no appearance.