Chapter 529

Jane and her siblings hadn't eaten much at the Brown family banquet, but by the time they returned from the Fuller residence, their tiny bellies were round and full. After such a long, eventful day, all of them were exhausted, yet none of them mentioned going to bed. Harold even allowed Bryan and Mina to do their homework on the coffee table, keeping a watchful eye on them. Though Frederick had assured them that their eldest brother would be back in two hours at the latest, none of them could fall asleep until he returned. No one said it aloud, but they were all silently waiting... When John finally came home, he found the four children slumped haphazardly on the sofa, curled up together in deep sleep. Jane was nestled in the innermost corner, surrounded by Bryan, Harold, and Mina. Her delicate face, smooth as porcelain, glowed softly in the dim light, her eyes closed peacefully. William approached quietly and whispered, "John, the little miss and young masters insisted on waiting for