Chapter 1243:

Alan had the day mapped out: play a few games in the morning, then head into the woods for some fresh air and easy adventure. It was a good plan. But of course, Nina had her own idea.

“Jesse, let’s go see Aunt Farrah!” she chirped, eyes gleaming with mischief.

“She’s filming in Alerith right now!”

“NO,” Jesse said immediately—his tone usually sharp.

Nina pouted, her voice softening into full-on pleading mode. “Aww, come on, Jesse.”

“You miss Aunt Farrah?” Jesse asked, deadpan. “Or are you just hoping to catch a glimpse of that boy in her crew?” Jesse gave her a stern look. Busted.

Nina let out a guilty giggle. She tilted her head, blinking innocently. “How’d you—”

your eyes didn’t leave him for a second,” Jesse replied flatly. His face was calm,

her eyes sparkling.

Jesse said nothing.

arm, turning the charm up

“Pretty please?”

you finish your


declared proudly. “Even did

discipline? Swooning over a boy

he got it. Nina had always been that way. Like their mom, she had a thing for beautiful things—people, places,

herself. Nina, on the other hand? She was bold. Unfiltered.

right now, she was still hanging on his arm, batting those big eyes. “Come on, Jesse… just

opens doors to

first.” Jesse couldn’t say no to Nina’s sweet voice for long. He gave in and sat up straighter, his tone more serious now. “Once we’re there, you bother

it!” Nina agreed right

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