Chapter 626

The next day, January 16th, was school registration day. During the holidays, Mina and Bryan had been full of energy, but this morning they looked utterly drained. Their backpacks hung loosely from their shoulders as they slouched, their faces and footsteps heavy with reluctance. At breakfast, Mina even pulled Jane aside and whispered conspiratorially, "Jane, remember how you promised Grandpa and the others you'd go with them to Brother Jordan's film set to act? Could you ask him if they still need any extras? I’d do it for free no, wait! I got a ton of New Year’s money, I’d even pay to be in it!" Bryan immediately squeezed in, nodding eagerly. "Me too! Me too!" Jane glanced between both of them, debating whether to lecture them herself or tattle to the older brothers. But before she could decide, Mina’s eyes suddenly lit up with mischief, and she dashed toward the door without another word. Looking up, Jane saw Mateo and Lester walking in one after the other. Strangely, Mateo’s usuall