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    The next morning, just after seven, the doorbell rang.


    n stepped out and spotted a boy standing at the gate—about Jesse’s height. He recognized him instantly.


    “Jerome?”


    He quickly unlocked the gate and noticed the small cake in Jerome’s hands.


    “What brings you here so early?”


    “I came to see Nina,” Jerome said, his voice soft and a little shy.


    n nced around. “Did youe by yourself?”


    “Yeah.” Jerome nodded.


    n’s head filled with questions. Jerome’s house was pretty far from theirs. How had a kid managed to make it here all alone?


    “Nina’s still having breakfast,” n said, taking his hand and leading him in. “You haven’t eaten yet, right? Come have something.”


    As they stepped into the house, Nina heard the voices and came running. The moment her eyesnded on Jerome, her entire face lit up, and she raced toward him.


    “Jerome!”


    Jesse trailed behind Nina, at aplete loss for words. Didn’t she just say she was done with Jerome? And now, look at her—practically sprinting back to him.<fn15d0> Newest update provided by FιndＮovel</fn15d0>


    “Jerome? What are you doing here so early?” Nina’s wide, sparkling eyes practically glowed with delight. “Did youe just to see me?”


    “Yeah,” Jerome murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. He clearly had no idea how to exin himself.


    He reached out and offered her the cake, his tone gentle as always. “I made this with my mom. It’s an apology… I shouldn’t have pressured you like that the other day.”


    “I forgive you,” Nina said brightly, beaming as she took the treat with delight. She wasted no time tugging him inside so they could eat breakfast together.


    Once breakfast was over, Nina’s full attention zoned in on the cake.


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    She’d always had a sweet tooth—especially for something made by the boy she liked.


    “Jerome, this cake is so yummy!”


    “Do you like it?” Jerome asked, hopeful.


    “Uh-huh!” Nina nodded enthusiastically.


    “Next time youe to my home, I’ll make a big one for you,” he promised, visibly rxing after seeing how much she enjoyed it.


    “Okay!” Nina agreed without missing a beat.


    The two kids soon dashed off to y again.


    Jesse watched Nina bounce around, cheerful as ever. His expression shifted several times before he finally gave up trying to step in.


    Instead, he casually recorded their antics, already envisioning it as premium ckmail material for when Nina started dating—or got married.


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