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,

eyes flicking to Kristian. “They’ll pick

face lit

nodded with a

Dad said we

Jesse said fairly, nodding


“Why do you always listen to Jesse?” His twin boys

Nina said proudly. “After Mom and Dad, he’s the one who loves

ever pick on you?”

a good reason. If she wanted something

need to head out now,” Kristian said, smoothing his shirt as he stood. His eyes met Kevin’s briefly.

not stick around with them?”

Kristian’s expression froze.

teasing grin.

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