Chapter 1549:

After Freya and Ellis gave their permission, Jerome and the driver swung by to pick up Jesse and Nina.

Nina plopped down on the far left seat, with Jesse beside her and Jerome on the other end.

She poked Jesse’s arm. “Jesse, can we switch seats?”

“NO!” Jesse’s refusal came without hesitation.

“Jesse.” Nina tried again, her tone sugary.

“Pleading won’t work,” Jesse shot back flatly.

“I want to sit in the middle to get the best view of the scenery up ahead,” Nina said, trying to sound casual. “All I ever see are the side windows—it’s boring.”

Jesse’s chubby cheeks were as cute as ever, but his round, dark eyes stayed blank. “You sure it’s just about the scenery?”

her life depended

Jerome, then turned back. “And

get a timeout,” Nina blurted

stared at her for a second,

in the middle, Nina giggled and snuck a


a candy from his pocket and offered it to her.

Jerome!” Nina reached for

Jerome lit up too.

the closest they’d

his usual cool demeanor. “Want me to unwrap it

said happily, handing it

keep

favorite tales are on

and Dad said the other day?” Jesse spoke up, his

promised, her wide eyes full of innocence. “If I eat more, I’ll be banned from

that.” Jesse didn’t hesitate to call

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