Chapter 669

Jane had already washed up and was ready for bed, yet the two young men remained stubbornly rooted in her room, locked in a silent standoff. Frowning, the little girl padded over on her tiny bare feet and tugged at both of them, pulling them up from where they'd planted themselves on her sofa. "Brother Jordan, Brother Frederick, it's time for bed! I need to sleep too, and you're keeping me awake!" Jordan shot Frederick a challenging glance. "I'll leave when he does." Jane turned her pleading eyes to Frederick. "Brother Frederick, please go to bed! I can barely keep my eyes open." She rubbed her chubby little fists against her drooping eyelids, clearly exhausted. Though Frederick longed to stay with her a little longer, his heart softened at the sight of her drowsiness. Gently ruffling her hair, he relented. "Alright, I'll go. Sleep well, and I'll come see you tomorrow." Jane let out a huge yawn, a glistening tear rolling down her cheek as she nodded sleepily. "Mmm, goodnight, Brother F