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.

settled into bed, Jesse approached Kristian

Damian suddenly agree to hang out with Nina?” he

a sly

on. “Where’s his

off, the apartment was dark, empty, like no


work,” Kristian said plainly.

in the market. Staying home made him feel helpless, and

a way to turn things around, and Damian’s dad

to have no plans to step

asked, concern creeping

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Nina’s room. “I’ll look

surprised.

he knew, Kristian wasn’t one to get involved in other people’s problems. Why would

because of Nina?”

“Partly,” Kristian admitted.

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