Jessie wanted to deny it, but the truth was evident in her trembling form.


    Albert didnt press the issue. He guided her to the sofa before retrieving a first-aid kit.


    Seated, he allowed her to assist him to treat his wound.


    A strange calmness settled between them, as if past grievances had evaporated and the years of separation were but a fleeting illusion.


    Jessie murmured softly, Stop concerning yourself with Axell. Its not worth your trouble.


    Albert fixed his gaze on her and inquired, Do you feel sorry for him? Jessie lowered her gaze and shook her head. No, its not pity. Its simply unnecessary. Thats all in the past.


    Having said that, she meticulously tended to his wound. In reality, it was quite severe.


    She hadnt anticipated that Albert, at his age, would act so impulsively.


    Albert persisted in his inquiries. He gazed at her intently and queried, Hes inconsequential, so you deem it unnecessary, right? Jessie, am I still of significance to you? Have you harbored resentment toward me all these years? Jessie shook her head gently.


    He cradled the back of her head, leaned in, and tenderly kised her.


    Jessie was taken aback, her lips slightly parted, allowing Albert to kis her passionately and eagerly, as if he wanted to consume her entirely with his fervent actions.


    Jessie resisted, feeling apprehensive.


    She pushed against his shoulders forcefully, pleading and calling out his name, Albert Albert Albert hesitated briefly.


    He held her face, his heart racing. He confided in her that he hadnt been intimate with anyone in years and that he struggled to restrain himself, and as he spoke, he started unbuttoning her blouse.


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    When she was naked, he lost all of his self-control.


    He couldnt even wait to reach the bed, eager tovish her with attention.


    He imed her once more in this manner.


    They remained silent and motionless for a while afterwards, simply embracing each other tightly.


    The surroundings were hushed, with only the sound of their racing


    heartbeats and the asional chirp of birds outside. Every subtle noise seemed to be heightened.


    Jessiey against his shoulder, feeling utterly drained.