Melissa chuckled, taking Olivia by the arm and pulling her forward.

With a grin, Melissa explained, “Jessie had some urgent business to attend to. Jeslyn asked her to bake a cake together. Since Albert isn't around, Jeslyn wanted Jessie to spend Christmas with her."

Olivia wrinkled her nose and remarked, “Jessie actually bought that? If Albert and Jeslyn tried to sell Jessie, she'd probably even tally up the cash for them."

Melissa simply lowered her head, smiling quietly without adding to the conversation.

Albert was indeed away on a business trip, though it remained uncertain whether he would return that very night.