She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1631:

“Are you mad, Jerome?” Nina asked, picking up on his quiet mood.

“If Jerome hung out with other girls over the break and got closer to them than you, would you be okay?” Jesse cut in, knowing Nina’s words might sting Jerome a bit.

Nina tilted her head. “I’d be happy for him.” Jerome blinked, caught off guard.

Jesse was just as stunned.

“My teacher says we should make lots of friends,” Nina said with earnest eyes. She wasn’t clingy about much. “Jerome’s kinda shy. If he made more friends, I’d be thrilled for him.”

Jesse had a light bulb moment. He and Jerome, a bit more grown-up than most kids, held on tighter to the people they cared about.

But Nina? She was different. If someone shared her passions, she’d play with them, no fuss. Her world was simple and open.

“But I messed up. I broke my promise,” Nina admitted softly, her voice full of heart. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay,” Jerome said, softening. He realized he might’ve been too hard on her. They were just kids, after all. “As long as you’re happy.”

visiting Jeucwell?”

“Nope.”

out

“Sounds good.”

“Bye!”

on,” Jerome said, wanting to keep her on

her head, curious. “What’s

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friend later?” Jerome asked,

said truthfully. “But Damian’s super quiet and doesn’t talk much. I’m not sure if I can make him smile.” Jerome went quiet, feeling a little

out with Damian?” Nina asked,

gently, though it wasn’t fully true. “I just miss

be back in ten days!” Nina said with

said goodbye, and

off. She took Jerome’s words at face value,

wanting to