Chapter 3

And today, there was something pleasant.

My brother Jake Lane came back.

He'd been off on a graduation trip with his classmates, traveling overseas for more than a month.

With a big grin, he pulled out a mountain of gifts he'd picked out especially for me.

He'd been my little shadow since we were kids.

After we grew up, Jake was still my most loyal minion.

I ruffled his hair with a satisfied smile. "Not bad, you still remember to spoil me."

Jake nuzzled my hand. "Of course. You're number one in my heart."

Then he looked at me with…