Chapter 1254:

She hopped into the car without a trace of the sadness from just moments earlier.

Alan watched her, then chuckled to himself and followed them in. Before the car pulled away, he glanced back at Jesse through the window. That kid… so stubborn. But deep down, he really did care.

On the drive to send Jerome home, Nina kept up a steady stream of chatter with him.

As they neared their destination, she reminded him once again, her voice full of enthusiasm, “Jerome, can you come over to my house to play next time when you’re free?”

“I will,” Jerome replied with a small nod.

“I’ll have my mom teach you some computer stuff,” Nina added quickly, her tone brimming with clever confidence. She knew just how to tempt him. “Once you learn, you’ll totally be able to keep up with my brother.”

At that, Jesse gave her a curious glance, caught off guard by the fact that, for once, she didn’t claim Jerome could surpass him.

paused for a beat, then nodded again.

car pulled up in front of Jerome’s home

assumed Jerome must come from a well-connected family—how else could a

they pulled into the lot, he realized

Alan said, motioning to the kids, taking the lead. “Let’s walk

mouth to decline, but the moment he


to the scanner, unlocking the door, and

eyes landed on the man in the living

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Wilson? What was he doing

asked, concern flickering across her face as

lips pressed into a line. Then, carefully, he asked, “Can I invite

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