Chapter 1645:

Before Kristian could answer, Freya cut in with a playful scoff, “Don’t believe him.” Kristian fell silent, caught off guard.

Nina looked confused, tilting her head.

“Freya, it’s not a problem,” Kristian said, his voice soft but heavy with feeling. “I can sort out her schooling if she stays.”

Freya said firmly, “No need. She’d better study in Alerith.”

Kristian pressed his lips together, torn inside.

Nina, after a moment of thought, spoke with confidence. “I’ll head back with Jesse the day after tomorrow.”

Freya nodded. “Sounds good.”

After the call ended, Ellis nudged Freya with a teasing smile, noticing her sigh of relief. “Are you that worried Nina might stay in Jeucwell for school?” he asked.

raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t

calm, shrugging lightly.

him

her close, his eyes warm with affection.

her tone was softer than it used to be. “Sometimes I wonder if you care about me. Kristian wanted Nina as his goddaughter, and you were fine with it.


people feel a twinge of jealousy? Or at least a little concern deep

waist. “Want me to prove how much I care?” His voice was teasing, his smile warm. “The

her head.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆

voice lifted,

saying,” Freya said, backtracking with a shy smile. “Didn’t mean

“Kristian wanting Nina as his goddaughter doesn’t bother me. One more person looking out for her is a good thing. And

quiet, thinking it

said firmly. At her age, his

sighed. “I need to work late tonight.” Feeling she’d misread him, she

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