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.

an eyebrow.

lightly. “What’s

him a

pulled her close, his eyes warm with affection.

plainly, though 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


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

me to prove how much I care?” His voice was

shook her head.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆

Ellis’s voice

with a shy smile.

out for her is

went quiet, thinking

her dad,” Ellis said firmly. At

tonight.” Feeling she’d misread

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