Jessie reentered the villa, her face flushing upon seeing Albert's composed expression. In contrast to her own unease, Albert remained remarkably calm. He set aside the newspaper he was reading and suggested, "Let's eat first.”

Jessie refused to eat, stating, “I'm here to teach."

Albert gestured towards Elsie, indicating, “She will eat with us.

What are you thinking about?"

Having wiped away her tears earlier, Jeslyn grasped Jessie's arm and whispered softly, "I want to sit next to Miss Green. I will eat up everything in my plate today."