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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.

was caught off guard by Nina’s reactions and walked over to strike up

I wanted 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

love hanging out

back,” Nina said sensibly. “But this is our

her a little nod, not saying anything


if Nina liked Kristian that much because he was sweet to her or because she thought he was

Nina

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖌⍺𝖑𝖓Ⲟ𝗏𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝖈𝗈𝗺

up.

go to for elementary?” Nina asked innocently, just wanting to know.

lied. “Do you want to go

Nina answered excitedly, “Yes!”

amazing if both Jesse and Jerome went to the same

didn’t hold back how he felt

if the three

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