Albert glanced back.

Jeslyn, evidently bored, was absorbed in a comic book and paid no attention to their conversation.

Albert turned to Jessie and noticed she was removing her damp stockings, revealing her slender feet.

“Why are you still wearing such thin stockings in this cold?" he asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with concern. "They're not only thin but also not the easiest to remove."

Jessie's cheeks flushed with embarrassment.