FreeNovelAfter a brief wait and confirming Jessies reluctance to prepare anything for her, Jeslyn retrieved a small bag of chips from her bag.
She tore it open and nibbled on them quietly, resembling a chipmunk as she watched cartoons.
Bathed in the soft yellow light, Jeslyns complexion appeared smooth and delicate, yet she was still on the slim side.
It was evident she hadnt been raised properly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJessie stared at Jeslyn for a moment before Jeslyn glanced back and asked softly, Could you get me a blanket? My dad might not be able to come for me.
Suddenly, Jessie felt a lump in her throat.
She could sense the fragility of Jeslyns heart behind her facade of not caring. At the same time, Jessie started to resent Albert.
Being Jeslyns father, why hadnt he taken better care of her? Jessie grabbed the chips from Jeslyns grasp. Whats so great about junk food? llt make something for you.
Deep down, Jeslyn was delighted.
But she maintained a stoic expression as she remarked, Youre considerate. Are you prepared to marry that doctor? Elsie told me about it.
Then, Jeslyn began to mimic Elsies voice, saying, | cant believe it! | couldnt see that an intellectual isnt a good person in the end.
Hes got eyes bigger than his stomach. Hes really greedy and awful.
1 guess Miss Green is in for a rough time.
Jeslyns eyes sparkled. What does it mean to have eyes bigger than his stomach?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmlessies heart skipped a beat.
Why would Elsie say such things? Of course, Jessie refrained from questioning Jeslyn further. Though abit skeptical, she pushed the thoughts aside for the time being.
She headed to the kitchen, opening the refrigerator and retrieving a bag of frozen wontons.
After cooking them, she garnished them with chopped coriander.
Jessie believed it was delicious, but Jeslyn pouted and declared, dont like coriander.
Jessie had to help Jeslyn remove the coriander.
Jeslyn began to eat, though she disliked that the wontons werent homemade. As Jessie moved to take the bowl, Jeslyn hesitated. Its not terrible.
Jessie felt Jeslyn had been overly particular about everything.
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