In her heart, she harbored a deep sense of self-loathing. She felt immense sympathy for Jeslyn, perceiving her as abandoned, much Like she had once felt herself. To Jessie, Jeslyn was like a homeless puppy in need of care and compassion.
Stop! Stop!
Before Jessie could fully comprehend, the white BMW screeched to a halt, the abrupt brake echoing through the vicinity of the villa.
Jessie remained seated in the car.
She reasoned that if Jeslyn, despite her less-than-ideal demeanor, was willing to come and ask her to stay once more, then she would consider agreeing to tutor her.
However, Jessie waited patiently for Jeslyns approach, but to no avail.
Jessie lowered the window and glanced behind her. Jeslyn remained in the same spot, her dress swaying gently in the breeze.
Jessie stared at Jeslyn.
After a prolonged moment of tension, Jessie reversed the car slowly and addressed Jeslyn, If you come over here, Ill teach you.
Jeslyn pursed her lips, adopting a patronizing expression.
Step out of the car and carry me. My feet are numb.
Jessie sneered. Why should I? Standing for a while has already made your feet numb? If you dont come now, Ill leave.
Without hesitation, Jeslyn hurried over as soon as Jessie finished speaking.
Jeslyn opened the car door, slipped into Jessies embrace, and whispered, Elsie told me youre the mom my dad chose for me. Ive been happy since then, but you dont seem to like me.
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Confusion clouded Jessies mind. When did I ever say Id be your mom? Your mothers names Daisy.
She is dead. Ive never seen her much anyway. Plus, our names are alike. Shouldnt you be my mother? Besides, my dad likes you too. Uncle Marcus said hes been single for a while, Jeslyn uttered this softly.
Jessie was rendered speechless. She pondered over Alberts method of teaching the child.
At that moment, Elsie approached as well. Feeling a tad embarrassed, she rubbed her hands together and admitted, I was just speculating.
Please dont mind me.
Jessie bowed her head and stressed to Jeslyn, My purpose here is to teach you a foreign language, not to be your mother.
Jeslyn slouched against Jessies shoulder and remarked casually, I know. You have a boyfriend.
Jessies heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
She couldnt fathom the possibility that she had been manipulated by a three-year-old feigning innocence. Unable to face the embarrassment, she simply asked Elsie, Where is her classroom?
Elsie awkwardly interjected, Miss Jeslyn hasnt had her meal yet.