Pandora said, “You’re practically a man now. You tower over your sister by a full head, yet she still bosses you around. It's not like you’re losing any flesh over it."
Farley, who was in his growing phase, had shot up in height within a few months. He was now almost as tall as Steven.
"You guys have made me feel like I'm just an add-on to this family more than once." Farley grumbled.
Hannah was quick to reassure him, "Don't be silly, kid. We're just messing with you. We're a family of four and everyone is important. We wouldn't be complete without you."
Hannah's concern seemed to please Farley, "Hmph, of course I'm an indispensable part of this family. I was just teasing you too."
She reached out a hand to pinch his ear, "Dare to tease your sister again?"d2
Farley winced, "Go easy on me. I won't do it again, I promise."
This was the power of a bigger sister. Even though Farley was taller than Hannah by a head, he didn't dare to dodge when she reached for his ear.
With a sidelong glance at Pandora, Jeo chuckled at the siblings' antics, "Look at those two. They're all grown up, but they still act like kids."
"They have a great bond, don't they?" Pandora said, smiling.
"Yes, but it worries me." Jeo admitted, "Hannah's been getting better each day, which is wonderful. But in the quiet moments, I can't help but worry."
"About what?" Pandora asked.
Jeo leaned closer to whisper, "Steven hasn't come to see Hannah in a while. Has he given up on winning her back?"
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