Jasper greets Jessamae in a casual outfit of jeans, a gray sweater, and comfortable dress sneakers. Her mind momentarily stumbles at the sight of him, embodying a fatherly figure. This is a different side of him, she thinks, surprised.
"I must've entered the twilight zone," she jokes, waving at him. "Hello, Jasper."
"Hey, Sugarplum," he responds, his smile warm and welcoming. "You're here early. Thanks for coming."
"It's my pleasure," she replies sincerely.
Jasper plants a kiss on her cheek before leading her inside the cottage. As he gives her a quick tour, she mentally goes through everything, double-checking to ensure everything is in order.
The interior of the cottage strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and coziness. The spacious contemporary space features gray woode
