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In a twist worthy of a soap opera, Jenelle Evans’ son Jace has flown the coop and is now living with a relative in North Carolina. The 16-year-old made headlines after a showdown with Jenelle that escalated to him threatening to call Child Protective Services. I guess when grounding turns into a real-life drama, it’s time for a little distance. Jenelle felt the situation was hot enough that she agreed this change might be for the best.
But what led to this dramatic turn of events? Well, Jace is currently on probation and had to navigate some strict terms that come with it. He claimed he was responsible for taking care of his younger siblings while Jenelle was out, sparking a lot of family tension. And let’s be real: families can be complicated, especially when you throw teenage angst and reality TV fame into the mix. Hopefully, this escape from Vegas brings some peace.
Meanwhile, Jenelle’s now focusing on creating a stable environment for her other two kids as she tackles this new chapter. Time apart can be a good remedy for family disputes, or it just ends up being a prelude to even more chaos. Is this time apart the breath of fresh air they all need, or are the drama levels about to spike even higher?
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