Chapter 420

Mrs. Smith held Little Jane's hand and turned to Mina with a warm smile. "Mina, why don’t you come along with Jane to Grandma’s house? It’ll be fun!" "Absolutely, yes!" Mina nodded eagerly, her face lighting up with excitement. After all, going to play with Jane meant skipping school—how could she possibly say no to such a golden opportunity? Not one to miss out, Bryan quickly chimed in, his voice brimming with enthusiasm, "I’ll come too! I’ll protect Jane and Mina!" Jordan raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with skepticism. "Trying to dodge school, do you?" Samuel didn’t hold back, adding with a smirk, "He’s not even trying to hide it." Bryan opened his mouth, ready to defend himself—or rather, explain—but before he could get a word out, Lucas cut in, his voice calm but firm. "Harold will go with them. Bryan and Mina, bring your homework. Harold will keep an eye on you." "Oh, my God!" Bryan and Mina groaned in unison, dramatically collapsing onto the couch in despair. Mina sat up, her