"Joshua, you're the only boy in the family, so you'll have to make sure to protect Nicole and I."

Nicole had a bright flash in her eyes. "How will he protect us?"

"How could you not know that? I'll tell you." Joshua quickly jumped down from his chair and held both his hands high. "Look, I will shield you from everything. I'll plant my feet on the ground and protect you!"

He tossed his hair aside cheekily.

Nicole still looked puzzled.

Joshua waved it off. "Whatever, you won't understand any