#Chapter 255 – Not So Mysterious

About half an hour later, freshly showered and more appropriately dressed in pajamas and a robe, I push open my bedroom door and give a little squeak of joy to see most of my family already awake gathered in the kitchen and living room. Dad and Kent are the only ones absent – but Kent’s just a minute or two behind, since he got to the shower second. Janeen sees me and smiles, opening an arm for me, and I quickly scurry to her side, wrapping my arms around her waist. I blow kisses to Daniel and Jerome, waving to Gio before standing on my tiptoes to whisper in Janeen’s ear. “Where’s dad?” I ask. “Out for a walk,” she replies. “Said something very boring about nature and the countryside.” I nod eagerly, moving on to the real question on my mind. “So?” I hiss. “Did anything happen with Gio after he found out about Janiel!?” Janeen pulls away, grinning at me with glee. “What is Janiel!?” I cock my head and study her, smiling. “What, is Derome better?” I ask, blinking innocently, which