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He turned to the kids then. “Jesse, Nina, say goodbye to Ms. Russell and Jerome.”

“But…” Nina hesitated. Didn’t Jerome just ask them in for drinks? Weren’t they supposed to go inside?

“Let’s go home,” Jesse said simply.

“Okay.” Nina lowered her head, reluctant but obedient. “Ms. Russell, Jerome, goodbye. I’ll come to play when you’re free.”

“Why not come in for a bit and chat before leaving?” Jerome’s demeanor had shifted—gone was the bright energy from earlier, replaced by something quieter, heavier.

Nina blinked in confusion.

Alan and Jesse looked equally puzzled.

trying to make sense

trace of unease flickered in

said, his tone difficult to read. “If I’m not wrong, Mr. Wilson’s here today to take

trying to steady

perfectly well that if Kevin really meant to take them, his mother wouldn’t be able to stop it. After all, Kevin was their biological

us out?” Jerome finally spoke, his words careful and deliberate. “The man inside is my father. But for the past five


mustered the courage to add, “If you can, I’d like to ask

didn’t want to involve others

he’ll hesitate. Maybe he won’t force us to go. But if it

world

doesn’t understand what he’s saying. Please don’t take it seriously,” Donna

a moment before asking just one question. “Are you two

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