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He turned to the kids then. “Jesse, Nina, say goodbye to Ms. Russell and Jerome.”
“But...” Nina hesitated. Didn't Jerjust ask them in for drinks? Weren't they supposed to go inside?
“Let's go home,” Jesse said simply.
“Okay.” Nina lowered her head, reluctant but obedient. “Ms. Russell, Jerome, goodbye. I'll cto play when
you're free.”
“Why not cin for a bit and chat before leaving?” Jerome's demeanor had shifted—gone was the bright
energy from earlier, replaced by something quieter, heavier.
Nina blinked in confusion.
Alan and Jesse looked equally puzzled.
The three exchanged subtle glances, clearly trying to make sense of the sudden change.
A trace of unease flickered in Donna's eyes. “Jerome...”
“Mom, let them cin,” Jersaid, his tone difficult to read. “If I'm not wrong, Mr. Wilson's here today to take
Donna’s whole body tensed, but she forced a smile, trying to steady her voice. “Don’t worry. | won't let him take
you two.”
Jerdidn’t respond. He knew perfectly well that if Kevin really meant to take them, his mother wouldn't be
able to stop it. After all, Kevin was their biological father.
“Mr. Briggs, could you help us out?” Jerfinally spoke, his words careful and deliberate. “The man inside is my
father. But for the past five years, he hasn't cared about me, my brother, or my mom.”
He took a breath, then mustered the courage to add, “If you can, I'd like to ask you to pretend my mom is a
close friend of yours.”
“Jerome,” Donna said sharply, clearly disapproving. She didn’t want to involve others in their problems.
But Jerpressed on, ignoring her. “If you say that, maybe he’ll hesitate. Maybe he won't force us to go. But if
it would trouble you... forget | said anything.”
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“Jerdoesn’t understand what he’s saying. Please don’t take it seriously,” Donna added quickly, clearly
uncomfortable with dragging someone else into their situation.
Alan fell silent, considering for a moment before asking just one question. “Are you two married?”
If they were, it wasn’t his place to step in.
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