Chapter 3415

Without hesitation, she reached for her phone and dialed Albert.

It was late, and Albert, though in another city and fresh from a meeting, hadn’t yet turned in for the night.

He regarded his phone’s screen for a moment before answering in a voice both soft and weary, “What’s going on?”

Jessie, bypassing a conversation, handed the phone to Jeslyn, who was in no mood to speak and retreated to a corner in defiance.

At a loss, Jessie relayed to Albert, “Elsie sent Jeslyn over.

Under the cloak of night, Albert’s voice, rough yet comforting, carried over the Line.

“And why would Elsie do that?”

Jessie’s patience snapped.

“How should I know? Albert, your daughter’s with me now.

Shouldn’t you be reflecting on your own actions rather than questioning me?”

In stark contrast to Jessie’s frustration, Albert’s response was marked by serenity.

He even allowed himself a chuckle, pondering aloud, “What’s got you so riled up at this hour? Trouble in paradise? If that’s the case, feel free to share.

I’ve navigated those waters before.

his remarks, the phone pressed to her ear, enveloped in her own

her mood, Albert softened his tone, offering an apology, “Jessie,

after a pause

to take her

This arrangement isn’t working.

before

for someone

tension eased at his

his temples, and turned to

need to head back to

him, “But you have a critical meeting here

gaze

situation in Duefron demands my

ended the call and glanced at the little girl dressed in black

was occupied with counting mosquitoes, her feet tapping the floor in frustration as she muttered, “There are

set her phone

head downstairs for

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