She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1281:

“Then let’s head back.” Jesse reached for her hand—he had already packed up her things.

Nina left reluctantly, her heart still lingering with the fun she’d been having. After a full afternoon of running around, she dozed off in the car not long after they hit the road.

Jesse gently adjusted her seat so she’d be more comfortable.

When they finally pulled into the driveway, Alan was already outside, ready to help them in.

After dinner, Nina looked a little down and slipped off to her room without saying much. Alan turned to Jesse and asked, “What’s up with Nina?”

“She had a bit of a falling out with Jerome.” Jesse had hit the nail on the head. She’d been so caught up playing with her new group of friends that she hadn’t had the time—or maybe the space—to think about it. But now that they were back home and the house felt quieter, her thoughts naturally drifted back to Jerome.

“Nina gets into arguments with Jerome?” Alan looked genuinely surprised.

disagreement,” Jesse

he said goodnight and

turn

moving with quiet hesitation as she stepped

the matter?” Jesse asked, slipping a jacket over her small

I go talk to Jerome?” she asked, her voice

something special—simple, honest, and not weighed down like adult ones.

do want to stay friends!” Nina said with

other kids to play with too. But she had a strong sense of

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my fault. I’m not going to

Jesse asked. He had a pretty good idea already, but he kept it to

asked, eyes gleaming with quiet determination. “Invite

invite him?”