She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1638:

Kristian added, “But that’s not the main reason.”

“Then what is it?” Jesse asked, wanting to see if his hunch was right.

“I can’t tell you yet,” Kristian replied, not wanting to weigh the child down with things he didn’t need to carry yet. “When you’re older, I’ll explain it to you.”

Jesse was sure his hunch was spot on.

Kristian had no clue that Jesse knew about his past. When he saw Jesse’s lips pressed tightly together, he assumed the boy was upset. Trying to lighten the mood, Kristian smiled and asked, “Hey, Jesse, how about being my godson?”

“No thanks,” Jesse replied simply.

Nina was already Kristian’s goddaughter, and Jesse didn’t want to hurt his dad’s feelings by joining in. It would feel like too much.

“Why not?” Kristian asked, genuinely curious about what Jesse was thinking.

already so close to you. I don’t want my dad to feel left out,” Jesse

pictured Ellis in his mind. Knowing Ellis, jealousy wasn’t his

hearty breakfast, the group

making sure the three kids had plenty

light, wrapping everyone in its glow. Nina, always full of energy, grabbed Damian’s hand the moment they stepped out of the

a fun weekend escape, but for Damian, it was a rare

the issue—everyone in their neighborhood had

was a word his

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go!” Nina called out, her face glowing with excitement as she waved them over. “How about the pirate

a knot

like that isn’t smart in

Nina said, her enthusiasm

out his chest like a protective big brother. “Just trust

Damian?” Nina turned to him, her eyes