Chapter 1274:

Looking back, no one else could have melted that tough, quiet man’s heart.

Freya’s strength, confidence, and gifts were so special that even Greta admired her.

“Maybe I shouldn’t always push back against him,” Jesse said, feeling a twinge of guilt.

Greta chuckled. “That’s your call. He probably thinks your little battles are fun. But trust me, he cares about you.”

Jesse wasn’t so sure. Really? He racked his brain but couldn’t think of one moment that felt like care. His dad always seemed to be serious.

“When your mom had you and your sister, he took care of all three of you,” Greta said, her voice full of awe. “He didn’t stop until you both turned one. He could’ve left it to nannies, but he wanted to do it himself.”

Jesse tried to picture it in his mind. But that gentle, caring dad didn’t match the one who was always testing him now. The difference was hard to believe.

on!” Greta said, glancing at the front door with a spark in her eye. “Whether Noel agrees to start a

inside, her

sitting calmly on the sofa, his brow slightly creased, she

spotting Jesse’s sweet face. “Your room’s ready, upstairs, second door on the right. If you need anything, just tell

said politely, his

small nod, his way of saying


guided Jesse up the

into the new space easily, like he’d been there before. As he unpacked, Noel pulled Greta aside near the door. His voice was low and warm. “You rode the motorcycle again, didn’t you? Remember what

forget,” Greta said with a cheeky smile,

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him up on the

Noel said firmly, but his tone was gentle, letting her

used to let her do anything she wanted. But after that scary moment on the mountain road—when someone tried to sabotage

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