Chapter 589

Frederick led Jane outside, while John, who had been making polite conversation with the Brown family on the sofa, shot a glance at their clasped hands but chose not to intervene. After his earlier talk with Jane, he had decided to respect her wishes. Once in the car, Frederick carefully secured Jane in her child seat, fastening the seatbelt before settling in himself. Bryan immediately plopped down beside him, slinging an arm over his shoulder and launching into an enthusiastic discussion about the trivialities of a little boy’s world his collection of Ultraman cards, no less. When Rory entered the car and saw Frederick flanked by Jane’s seat on one side and Bryan on the other, she fluttered her lashes dramatically and cooed, "Brother Bryan, I get a little carsick. I need to sit by the window for fresh air. Would you mind switching seats with me?" Bryan, mid-boast about his latest Ultraman card, scowled at the interruption. He shot her an irritated look and snapped, "If you’re carsick