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But she never seemed concerned.
“Oh, and Jesse,” she said suddenly, spinning around.
esse, who had alrea icked up his book again, looked at her and asked, at now?
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“Stop burying yourself in books. You're five, not fifty,” Nina scolded, half-kidding, half-serious. “Don’t act like
you've already turned into sboring grown-up.”
“Why don’t you mind your own business?” Jesse replied without missing a beat.
esse and Nina were twins, yet their perspectives stretched in opposite directions.
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Jesse carried the weight of future worries, convinced that without his protection, Nina would face the world alone
once their parents stepped back from their roles. The thought consumed him with dread.
Nina's mind refused to wander that far into tomorrow’s uncertainties. She believed each stage of life brought its
own challenges and duties, and dwelling on the present moment was more than sufficient.
Her feet danced down the staircase as excitement bubbled within her, eager to deliver the wonderful news to
Melvin and Jessica. She wrapped her arms around them both, her lower lip jutting out in an exaggerated pout
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Tpassed swiftly, and Melvin found the courage to propose to Jessica, their love story reaching a beautiful
milestone as they chose their wedding date. Nina threw herself into perfect behavior during those precious
weeks, every action calculated toward one glorious goal—convincing Jesse to serve as ring bearer at the
upcoming ceremony.
The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the school courtyard as Nina and Jesse lingered with their teacher,
waiting for their parents to arrive.
erome’s familiar figure appeared in Nina's peripheral vision, and he approached wi enuine curiosity colorin;
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is voice. “Nina, what's been keeping you away from our games lately?”
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“My homework has been demanding all my attention,” Nina responded, her expression serious and composed.
Jesse’s mouth fell open in disbelief.
Jerome's eyebrows lifted as he extended his offer. “Would you liketo help you with your studies?”
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“That's very kind, but I'll manage on my own.” Nina's smile bloomed across her face, her stunning eyes radiating
pure honesty. “When | struggle with something, Jesse can explain it to me. He's really smart.”
Jerand Jasper exchanged a meaningful look between them. Both boys recognized the growing distance Nina
had been creating.
“Have | somehow offended you?” Jerpressed, his usual cool demeanor cracking. Months of friendship had
softened his edges, and Nina's distance stung more than he cared to admit.
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