Chapter 1616:

Jerome pressed his lips together. “I’ll be starting elementary school next year.”

“Okay.”

“Do you want to be in the same school as me?”

“If Jesse’s in the same school as you, then I’ll be there too,” Nina said simply, prioritizing Jesse. “If he’s not, then I have to be with him.”

To her, it was straightforward. If she and Jesse were in the same school, she could always turn to him for help. Having family nearby made her feel safe.

Jerome’s eyes flickered, determination rising behind them—he’d find a way to talk to Jesse about this. He didn’t yet realize that Jesse was already planning to keep Jerome and Nina apart.

After dinner, Jerome’s family came to pick him up.

Nina didn’t seem the least bit sad to see him go—she waved goodbye cheerfully, then skipped back to her room to pack, buzzing with excitement about her upcoming trip to Jeucwell with Kristian.

and walked over to strike up a conversation.

to watch the fireworks show at his place,” Nina answered plainly, still trying to pick a hair clip from the box. “But we’ll still be at Jeucwell with Uncle Kristian by then, so I told

love hanging out with Jerome?” Jesse

said sensibly. “But

gave her a little


much because he was sweet to

Jesse…” Nina suddenly

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖌⍺𝖑𝖓Ⲟ𝗏𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝖈𝗈𝗺

up.

you want to go to for elementary?” Nina asked innocently, just wanting to know. “Jerome asked if I wanted to

haven’t decided yet,” Jesse lied. “Do you want to go

Nina answered excitedly, “Yes!”

Jesse and Jerome

didn’t hold back how he felt and blurted out, “I don’t want

if the three of them went together.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255