Chapter 1557:

Jesse caught the subtle change, even if Kristian tried to hide it. He stepped in to help. “It’ll be late by the time we get home, Nina. Will you still have energy to play with him?”

Nina paused to think. She realized she might not.

“When he has a free moment, he’ll come visit you,” Jesse said, gently pulling her to sit next to him.

Nina nodded, settling down. “Okay.”

Jesse’s words made sense. She trusted him.

Soon after, Kevin called everyone to the dinner table. The meal was quiet, with no one saying much.

As they finished eating, Kevin glanced at Kristian, then turned to Jesse and Nina. “No need to hurry off after dinner.”

Nina looked up,

Kevin explained, his eyes flicking to Kristian. “They’ll pick you up at seven, so you can stay here a bit

Nina’s face lit up

with a

“Since Mom and Dad said we can stay, does that mean

fairly, nodding


listen

said proudly. “After Mom and Dad, he’s the one who loves me most, so I

on you?” Kevin asked,

her head. Even when Jesse was strict, she always felt he had a good reason. If she wanted something and

now,” Kristian said, smoothing his shirt as he stood. His

with them?”

Kristian’s expression froze.

teasing

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