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Jesse caught the subtle change, even if Kristian tried to hide it. He stepped in to help. “It'll be late by the twe
get home, Nina. Will you still have energy to play with him?”
Nina paused to think. She realized she might not.
“When he has a free moment, he'll cvisit you,” Jesse said, gently pulling her to sit next to him.
Nina nodded, settling down. “Okay.”
Jesse’s words made sense. She trusted him.
Soon after, Kevin called everyone to the dinner table. The meal was quiet, with no one saying much.
As they finished eating, Kevin glanced at Kristian, then turned to Jesse and Nina. “No need to hurry off after
dinner.”
Jesse and Nina looked up, curious about what he meant.
“Your parents called earlier,” Kevin explained, his eyes flicking to Kristian. “They'll pick you up at seven, so you
can stay here a bit longer.”
“Really?” Nina's face lit up with excitement.
Kevin nodded with a smile.
After dinner, Nina turned to Jesse. “Since Mom and Dad said we can stay, does that mean I'm off the hook for my
punishment?”
“Yes,” Jesse said fairly, nodding his head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKevin overheard and couldn't help but ask, “Why do you always listen to Jesse?” His twin boys never followed
each other's lead like that.
“Jesse’s smart,” Nina said proudly. “After Mom and Dad, he’s the one who lovesmost, so | trust him.”
“Does he ever pick on you?” Kevin asked, curious.
Nina shook her head. Even when Jesse was strict, she always felt he had a good reason. If she wanted something
and Jesse said no, she'd flash her sweetest smile to win him over.
“I need to head out now,” Kristian said, smoothing his shirt as he stood. His eyes met Kevin's briefly. “Look after
these two until their parents arrive.”
“Why not stick around with them?” Kevin asked, his lips curving slightly.
Kristian’s expression froze.
Kevin pressed on with a teasing grin. “Aren't you enjoying their company?”
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