Chapter 34

After dinner, the mother and her two sons talked for a long time in the living room.

Mom glanced at the clock on the wall: “You two should get some rest early, and don’t stay up too late.”

My sister and I said in unison, “Goodnight, Mom!”

Mom smiled and reached out to pinch my and my sister’s cheeks before returning to her bedroom.

My sister shook her fist at me: “Let’s decide who does the dishes and pots by playing rock-paper-scissors!”

“never mind!”

With Mom not around, I boldly scooped up my fragrant little sister and nuzzled her high,…