Jessie happened to witness this scene upon her emerging from Jeslyn's room, casting an awkward pall over the atmosphere.

The nurse saw the caregiving as routine, yet for Albert, the situation was laced with discomfort.

Feeling his dignity compromised, Albert waited for the nurse to exit before addressing Jessie, who seemed lost in thought. His irritation was palpable. "How much longer will you stand there gawking?"

Jessie, sensing his discomfort, didn't avert her gaze.

Instead, she offered a sharp retort, “Considering the possibility of facing similar situations in the near future, especially with partial paralysis, it might be wise to acclimate sooner rather than later."