Chapter: 2109

He had a plan-run fast enough to keep the girls entertained and leave himself enough breathing room to sneak in some screen time.

Seeing them catching up, Rowan was about to run again when Nola quickly pleaded for mercy. "No more! You win, alright? I'm out of breath!"

Seizing her moment, Mia waddled forward on wobbly legs, lunging at Rowan. She wrapped herself around his leg like a tiny, determined octopus. "Got you, Rowan! Got you!"

Rowan sighed dramatically. "That's cheating, you know."

But Mia just giggled, holding on even tighter.