EuropeNovelChapter 3626 She didn't say a word, but he knew how she felt.
He couldn't help but intertwine his fingers with hers.
Then he leaned down and ki*sed her.
The night was still young.
Hence, they had all the tin the world to remain intertwined.
After Christmas, Albert whisked Jessie away for a little adventure.
He brought Lettie over to look after Jeslyn.
At first, Lettie hesitated, but Jeslyn's sweet call of "grandma" melted her heart.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBeing older and alone, she didn't push Jeslyn away as before.
Jeslyn knew how to bring joy to Lettie.
Jeslyn didn't vie for attention with Jessie.
She knew that when her dad was happy, she'd have a mom and their family felt complete.
By New Year's Day, after Albert and Jessie returned from their trip, they all pitched in to unpack.
Albert had brought loads of gifts but the most touching ones were for Lettie.
Once a wealthy woman, Lettie hesitated at the pricey gifts, murmuring to Jessie, “These must've cost a fortune, Jessie... I can't accept them.
Jessie, busy organizing Albert's stuff, paused at Lettie's words.
Albert had urgent matters to attend to at the company following his return, so Jessie was handling things at home.
She still held one of Albert's shirts, straightening up at Lettie's words.
After a moment's thought, she replied, "Mom, you should just take them!" Lettie still felt uneasy.
"They're too much.
We can't repay such kindness with our current situation.
Jessie wanted to argue but held back, biting her lip.
Lettie knew her daughter well.
Seeing Jessie's hesitation, she sensed something and cautiously asked, "Are you planning to tie the knot? What happened? Did he propose? And what's your take?" Jessie carefully tucked the shirt into the laundry bag.
Initially uncertain, she grew resolute.
Leaning close to her mom, she confessed, "Mom, I worry you'll disapprove! I know his past actions were awful. They still rileup sometimes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEvery girl's feelings matter and shouldn't be treated lightly.
But I really dig him... And he's treatingright now.
I don't wanna dwell on the past.
I have a life ahead ofand I wanna give him another shot.
" Her eyes welled up a bit, feeling a tad awkward.
Lettie had seen this coming and had already cto terms with it...
Without a word, she took the laundry bag from her daughter grip to lend ahand.
After a pause, she asked, "What about kids? Have you two talked about it? What's the little one's take? Before you think about expanding the it? What's family you need to chat with her. Your situation's unique, after all.
"
Jessie nodded, saying, "Yep, I've been pondering! He's keen on waiting a bit, but I'm leaning towards sooner rather than later for another baby!" Lettie nodded back.
"Sooner sounds wiser.
He's not getting any younger.
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