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Was it the crying that made Nina fall asleep faster than supposed to? Or was it because she felt exhausted? Either way, that night, Nina slept like a child for the first time since coming into this household. The twins couldn't even help but stare at her door incredulously.

"She's not crying," Yugi muttered, almost horrified.

Yuri blinked many times before she smiled. "This is the first," she said as she faced her brother. "Yugi, you should sleep early tonight. No need to worry about her."

"Who said I'm ever worried about her?" Yugi hissed and glared at Yuri. "Yuri, your imagination is growing wild. Take it easy."

Having said that, Yugi turned his back on her and went to his room. Meanwhile, Yuri couldn't help but smile at her brother's room and then at Nina's.

"I wonder what Mom told her," she wondered but didn't dwell on it. "Well, I hope this continues."

Every single night since Nina stepped into this household, Yugi and Yuri often hear her scream or throw tantrums. Initially, it irritated them, but they didn't complain. But as time goes by, Nina's tantrums slowly turn into endless crics.

Although Nina irritated them, they were also worried about her.

Anyone would be worried if the other person right across their room cried every single night. Therefore, Yuri and Yugi often stand outside their rooms and watch Nina's bedroom. Neither of them didn't dare knock on those nights, though.

Tonight, however, Yuri's heart was filled with optimism. She hoped tonight would be the start of Nina's journey toward change.

usual morning routine. Jessa cooked break

The next day rolled in and, like always, everyone in the Cortez household went through their I prepared the children's and her husband's lunch boxes. As the family sat down around the dining table, everyone except Jessa paused.

Slowly, they turned to the staircase and saw Nina.

Nina pressed her lips meekly and instead of going straight to the front door, she placed her bag down on the couch. She then headed to the dining and joined them for breakfast.

The twins and their father kept their eyes on her longer than they should have.

plenty of time to waste?" Jessa's remarks snapped them back to

cleared his

muietly There was

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Trying to get used to the life she was

ruin their day. But

one time thing, but it seemed Nina's taste buds adapted

quickly took his plates to the sink. As usual, he kissed the twins goodbye and then his wife. Not long after, the twins also finished. Just like their father, they carried

weren't as affectionate as they hurriedly

the sink. This was the second time she finished a meal in this household last night was the first. Hence, she mimicked everyone and carried her plates to the sink. Once she finished, she went to the

when Nina reached the front door, making Nina

shifted to the lunch bag her aunt was

here?" Jessa's face soured. "Go and carry this. You've been wasting your lunch boxes since coming in

here, she didn't know Jessa had been preparing her

she expressed as she

hand. "Geez. Just go. Don't

odd way

of the house with the lunch bag in

her side against the jamb, arms crossed. "What an emotional brat," she commented, but the corner of her

she had to commute. Fortunately, she was able to wake

the bus, Nina

when she noticed something

the money wasn't a big bill, right now, it

up.

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