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

does Damian suddenly agree to hang

a sly smile. “That’s a

pressed on.

off, the apartment was dark, empty, like no one had been there in a


caught up with work,” Kristian

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

to turn things around, and Damian’s dad was trying to make

to have

Damian?” Jesse asked, concern creeping

is your story

glanced toward Nina’s room. “I’ll look

surprised. “You

get

of Nina?” Jesse

“Partly,” Kristian admitted.

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