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Tara hesitated for a moment but eventually spoke, her voice shaking a little. “Aplastic anemia,
Josiah’s heart unk in shock. While he had suspected that Joyce was dealing with something serious, hearing it confirmed was too much to handle.
As he looked down at the fragile little girl in his arms, Josiah struggled to breathe. She is so small–how could she endure this?”
He held Joyce gently, careful not to apply any pressure for fear of hurting her. Furrowing his brows with a serious expression, he asked, “She came here to…!”
Tara sighed, wiping her eyes. ‘She’s here for a hospital admission for tests. We’ve put her through a morning full of exams; it’s been really tough. and she is still so little…
Josiah could see that Joyce was in pain. He lifted her closer and asked, “Joyce, please tell me where it hurts.”
Joyce thought for a moment before shaking her head. “I have no idea.” Her lips formed a small pout, and tears rolled down her cheeks as she confessed. Tjust don’t feel well. Josiah Very unwell”
“Alright.” Josiah felt a rush of worry and didn’t dare ask more. “I see. Don’t cry. Joyce; I’m here with you.”
Joyce amiggled deeper into his arms. Worried about her, Josiah looked at Tara. “Where is the patient room?”
“Please follow me.”
When they arrived at the patient room, Josiah’s face was still clouded with concern. “Get the doctor Joyce needed to see a doctor if she was feeling this bad
Tara nodded and rushed off. When Brayden heard the news, he quickly came over to check on Joyce. Ruttling her hair, Brayden said, “Joyce, you did great! All done with the examination?”
He pulled out the fairy wand he had brought as a reward. “Look! This is your reward!”
“Thank you, Brayden.” Joyce accepted it through her sniffles, lacking her usual excitement.
Josiah frowned as he glanced at Brayden and asked, “You’re sure Joyce is alright?”
Brayden nodded, eyeing Josiah warily, unsure of his connection to Joyce. Josialy’s aura made it clear he was no ordinary man. Brayden explained, “During exams, kids can feel some discomfort because they have a low tolerance.”
Josiah nodded, trying to understand even though he still looked worried. He wanted to comfort Joyce and thought about laying her down to help
her feel better.
Joyce’s face crumpled immediately. “Josiah, hold me! Do you not like me?”
Tara felt a little embarrassed and said, “Let me hold her instead. Little ones usually want to be held when they’re feeling unwell,”
Josiah didn’t understand all these details, but he could not let her go now. “Tll hold her.” He shook his head, still cradling Joyec
“Joyce. I’m sorry, I should bring you comfort. How could I not like you?” He reassured her while rocking her gently in the patient room. “I like you
the most.
Glancing at Tara, he silently asked if this was okay. Tara nodded, her eyes red, Josiah felt joy when he noticed that Joyce seemed more at ease
“Josiah Joyce snuggled against him, her voice barely a whisper.
“Hmm” Josiah looked down at her.
Joyce looked a little shy. “I want to drink strawberry milk
in his
“Oh no Josiah groaned, closing his
frustration “How could I forget to bring some for you?”
He genuinely regretted it. He had been with Joyce many times, yet he had forgotten to buy her strawberry
milk.
“Just wait a moment.” Josiah supported her with one arm while reaching into his pocket for his phone, dialing a number. “Get some strawberry
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ry soon
After hanging up, he smiled at Joyce. Just wait a moment, okay? Your favorite strawberry milk will be here very
With tears sparkling in her eyes, Joyce lunged toward him, hugging him tightly. “You are so wonderful! I like you, Josiah?”
Josch chuckled softly. “I like you too, very, very much.”
At the entrance of the patient room, Sienna stood quietly, watching them. She had just stepped away for a moment, and here was Josiah, with their
It was amazing how connected this father and daughter were. Sienna blinked, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes, and quietly slipped away.
Soon Zach arrived, bringing the long–awaited strawberry milk, Zach, still trying to figure out the situation, wondered how Josiah could possibly be
fnend of a lile girl.
This gal was incredibly beautiful–one of the loveliest children Zach had ever seen.
Jouds tilted his chin slightly. “Open a bottle for her.”
“Of course” Zach did so, and handed it to Josiah
Josiah held it to Joyce’s lips. “Here’s the strawberry milk you love”
Jayce stayed still, just opening her mouth for the straw without moving her hands. As she drank, her checks puffed adorably, and she looked a bit happier.
Josiah’s expression softened. “You really know how to enjoy y
milk.”
or starts to miss me, just give me a call. He added, “Anytime.”
Zach thought to himself, Kids have it easy. Everything they do gets praised
Before leaving, Josiah gave Tara his number. If Joyce feels unwell or sta
“Aright… Tara looked at joyce, hesitated, but finally accepted the number.
Jonah did not seem malicious to her. Plus, she felt he was not an ordinary person; he had wealth that indicated he was unlikely to be a fraud, especially since Joyce didn’t have anything of value to deceive him over.
Josiah Joyce held his finger tightly. “Are you leaving?”
Worried that Joyce might cling to him more. Tara quickly stepped in. “Joyce, be good: Josiah is an adult and has important things to do.” Oh Jayce’s lips quivered sadly.
you often, alright?”
“It’s okay” Josiah felt a twinge of sympathy. “Don’t be sad, Joyce. I will come to see “itally!” joyce’s face lit up as she extended her little pinky. “Let’s make a pinky promise!”
“Alright” Josiah smiled as he linked his finger with her chubby one. “I won’t lie. Bye. “Goodbye, Josiah
The two parted reluctantly Just as Josiah left with Zach, Sienna stepped back into the patient room she had timed her entry perfectly after he was
“Mommy!” Joyce, now looking more energe
more energetic, exclaimed, “Mommy’s back
Sienna smiled as the opened the thermal container she was holding. “Did you wait long! Soon you’ll get to enjoy your favorite cheesy sweel
In the car, Josiah wondered what more he could do for joyce. She wasn’t his child, yet she filled his mind intensely. Then his phone rang. It was
Howard.
On the other end, Howard said, “Josiah, please come to Maplewood Bay, I need to talk to you.”
