Jessie understood her mother's concerns and considered explaining, but she feared her mother's disappointment. Consequently, she remained silent.

Luckily, Axell proved to be a respectable man.

The following day, upon arriving at the studio, Jessie was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Axell.

The white roses were exceptionally fresh and appeared to be of exotic origin.

Such a gesture likely came with a hefty price tag.