Chapter 153

When John came back to the bedroom wrapped around Jane, he quietly spent time reading her books and telling her stories. He would play 'prince and princess' games with her, showing no intention of going to work. Several times, Jane would look at her big brother with a skeptical expression. She seemed lost in her thoughts, wanting to ask something but unable to speak it out. Nevertheless, her inner thoughts were perceived by John. John teasingly scratched the tip of her pert little nose and said, "Spirited little girl, if you have a question, just ask." "Eh, how did big brother know that I had a question? You're too smart!" The old saying goes, curry favor where it suits. This pint-size flatterer's survival guide involves rainbow-farting her way through any situation, throwing John off their game. If that didn't work, she'd get upset! And if that didn't work either, she'd resort to crying! This three-step strategy proved nearly infallible when dealing with her brothers. John's expressio