Jessie rose to her feet.

Upon hearing the girl's words, her fingers trembled even more.

She hadn't expected Albert to name his daughter Jeslyn, a name so similar to her own.

Locking eyes with Albert, his gaze deep and unreadable, Jessie felt a surge of emotion, finding the situation painfully ironic.

In a hushed tone, she murmured, “Albert, there's no need for false affection."