Chapter 1641:

At first, Kristian thought Jesse was just dodging the rides with clever excuses.

But after watching him join in so many times, Kristian’s doubts faded.

He had no idea Jesse was a master at hiding his true feelings.

By six o’clock, the winter sun dipped low. After dinner, Kristian drove the kids home.

Nina walked Damian to his door, her smile bright. “Let’s hang out again tomorrow, Damian!”

“Sure,” Damian replied, his voice even but kind.

Nina’s grin widened, surprised by how easily he agreed.

Jesse’s eyes flicked to Damian, then to Kristian, catching the moment with a spark of curiosity.

that night, after nine, as Nina settled into bed, Jesse approached Kristian with a question nagging

does Damian suddenly agree to hang out with

gave a sly smile. “That’s

pressed on. “Where’s

Damian off, the apartment was dark, empty, like


with work,” Kristian said plainly.

in the market. Staying home made him feel helpless, and his frustration grew. After Damian’s mom left them, he held a grudge

things around, and Damian’s dad was trying to

his dad seemed to have no plans to

Jesse asked, concern

is your

Nina’s room. “I’ll look out

surprised.

to get involved in other

because of Nina?” Jesse

“Partly,” Kristian admitted.

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