Chapter 1532

Grace teased, "Look at you, big guy! You're a head taller than Stella; what harm is there in her pushing you around a bit? It's not like you're going to lose a pound for it." John was in the midst of his prime growth spurt, shooting up to a towering six feet in just a few months, nearly matching Lucas's height. John retorted, "Sometimes, I feel like I'm the bonus prize in a family plan." Jokes could go too far, and Stella, worried that John might take it seriously, quickly reassured him, "Don't be silly, kiddo. We're just messing with you. Each of us is vital in our family of four; we wouldn't have it any other way." Seeing Stella flustered, John grinned smugly. "Hmph, as if I didn't know I'm an indispensable part of this family. I was just pulling your leg too." Stella reached out swiftly and twisted his ear. "Dare to tease me again?" John winced, shrinking back. "Ease up! I won't; I promise, never again." Even standing a head taller than Stella, John understood the undeniable