So Xu Mu felt he needed to help Jessie let go of the restraints she had placed on herself.
With that in mind, Xu Mu said to Jessie, who was still bustling about:
"Jessie, let's talk in a bit. For now, I'll help you finish up."
With that, Xu Mu got to work, cleaning up alongside her.
Ordinarily, Cynthia should have been upset by the sight.
At the very least, she should have felt a little jealous...
But Cynthia's mind was entirely on her Ice Cream. She paid Xu Mu no attention at all.
Xu Mu smiled at the sight of her.
Honestly, that girl. Ice Cream is her whole life!
Once they had finished cleaning, Xu Mu said to Jessie:
"Jessie, I know what you're thinking!"
"You don't have to worry. I'll keep every promise I made to you, so there's no need to stand on ceremony."
Jessie froze, momentarily bewildered by his words.
Then she understood, and warmth spread through her chest. She had never imagined a man would see through her vulnerability.
It wasn't as though she had meant to act this way... She had only just arrived and wanted to fit in as quickly as possible.
Xu Mu hadn't expected much from the conversation. He had only wanted to tell Jessie she didn't need to be so guarded here.
Jessie said to him:
"I'm not standing on ceremony. I just don't want to be a freeloader."
Xu Mu shook his head.
"You're still treating us like strangers. From now on, think of this place as your home. You don't need to worry about anything."
"I know what's on your mind. You don't have to overthink things anymore."
"I know what you've been through, and it hurts me to think about it. Don't hide yourself away. This