Talking to brother

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"Payne sweetheart, did your mom forget her phone in the house?" Nadia questioned Payne, who was in her room, and when she heard Nadia's voice, she came out with a phone in hand. As soon as Nadia saw Jas's phone in Payne's hand, she understood everything.

"Naughty girl, so you're the one texting me for treats. Urgh!" Nadia exclaimed, sprinting towards Payne and scooping her up in a bear hug before unleashing a tickle attack on her stomach. "You're so sneaky! You were messaging me to cook noodles, and I assumed it was your mother!"

"Aunt Nadia, stop! I was just pulling your legs!" Payne giggled, trying to catch her breath as Nadia released her grip. "Then I'll have to call Ceece to find out what happened because it's been ages since she went for an interview," Nadia said with a playful grin.

"Yes, Ceece can fill you in!" Payne replied mischievously, gliding over to the painting she'd been meticulously crafting. With a dramatic flourish, she unveiled her creation, leaving Nadia utte