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Nina didn't calm down as she cried so much until she fell asleep. The couple stayed with her, feeling sorry that they couldn't do anything but stay with her throughout this process.

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"I feel horrible," Allison expressed quietly while stroking Nina's hair.

scared."

"She seems very

Charles pressed his lips, staring at Nina apologetically. "There's nothing we can do."

The couple looked at each other and sighed.

If the choice was theirs, they would happily take care of the two girls. However, they knew deep in their hearts that no matter how they loved Nina, they had no right because they weren't her real parents. They could only hope Jessa and Nina would get along, just like how Jessa and Penny got along very well.

The couple left Nina's room with a heavy heart. But Charles only took his wife to their room before telling her he had to meet. Haines. In times like this, the couple always needed some time alone and thus, Allison let her husband stay with Haines for a while.

When Charles entered the study, Haines was standing in front of the stand while pouring himself a glass of whiskey.

"We told her," was Charles' greeting remarks, throwing himself on the couch. "I feel horrible."

Haines walked back to the set of couches with two glasses in his hand. "You did the right thing," was all he said as he slid one glass

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to Charles.

she

"Mhm."

the glass, chugging the drink in one go. Hissing after gulping the alcohol. down, he massaged his forehead to

also very reluctant," he continued dejectedly. "But knowing Jessa Cortez, she wouldn't let it go if we try to give her

Cortez, Household during weekdays is much better. After all,

glanced up at Haines but didn't say anything for a while. "Haines, you're really okay

"A little."

you say you only feel sorry for her a little?" Charles frowned. "Nina is also your niece. You two used to get along. Did that change just

knowing this might disappoint Charles. "I just

say I understand you since I'm not a parent, but from

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randize this decision was the best. Not

any

Charles was sure Jessa knew nothing about the baby switching. If Jessa only knew, she wouldn't even ask for Nina's custody and let her niece continue

end. No one's willing to talk and most evidences are not enough for a conclusion. Everything is clean, which also tells

on the glass tightened. If not for the baby swapping, their family wouldn't be in so much

found out why Jessa Cortez hated Nina's mother." This remark earned Charles's attention again.

Jessa and her older brother, Joey. Their parents worked themselves day and night to prepare for

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Joey

pregnant girlfriend," Haine

home with

the parents had no choice but to welcome her into the house. At first, everything was going well and peaceful for the family until Joey's girlfriend had a miscarriage. Even so, the Reed Family were kind enough to let her stay

longer pregnant. However,

brows.

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