Chapter 296
Across the street. Josiah sat in his car, his eyes wide in disbelief. Sienna held Joyce, and they both wore matching Minnie Mouse hairpins. Josiah’s breath caught in his throat as he gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Sienna and Joyce moved further away, making Josiah quietly get out of his car and follow them. As he p
got closer, he could hear their conversation.
“Let’s go home now.”
“Mommy, strawberry milkshake is so delicious! It’s sweet.”
Just like you.”
Their voices were soft, like a gentle exchange between mom and daughter. But every word hit Josiah hard. They were blissfully unaware of his presence as they walked into the building. Josiah stopped. His mind raced His heart felt like it was about to explode.
Josiah took a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and inhaled deeply, exhaling a thick cloud of smoke through his nostrils. Thes blurred the complex emotions on his handsome face.
e sharp smell of nicotine
This was why Sienna had not been on the list of those who bought the Minnie Mouse clips. She had the very one he had bought for Joyce. Sienna is Joyce’s mom!
y and he had helped her get it. When he
Suddenly, Josiah remembered how Sienna had stood in line at Tee Mall all night to buy a Minnie Mouse toy had met Joyce at Fliraty Airport, she was holding an identical Minnie toy.
Sienna had come to Fliraty with Lightning Dance for a performance. It was around that same time that Joyce was in Fliraty. Joyce even told him that she could be with her mom now.
A silent understanding dawned on him. Everything had been connected all along Josiah tightened his grip on the cigarette, picked up his phone, and called Zach “Go check the hospital..
After hanging up. Josiah fell silent, smoking one cigarette after another until he stubbed out the last one in the overflowing ashtray above the
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trash
His heart was in turmoil; he needed the calming effect of nicotine to steady himself. Next, he dialed Sienna’s number. It connected. Thankfully, Sienna had not blocked him. “It’s me.”
Sienna’s brow furrowed slightly as she held her phone. “I know, what do you want?”
Josiah said, “I’m downstairs. Please come down, I got something to say
“Can’t
t you say it over the phone?”
Expecting her response, Josiah remained calm. “Will you come down, or should I come up? Is it okay for me to come up?”
Of course, it wouldn’t be. Sienna glanced at Joyce and reluctantly agreed. “Fine. I’ll come down”
“Great, I’ll wait for you. After hanging up. Josiah leaned against the car door, tempted to smoke again.
He opened the car door to grab a cigarette but thought twice, remembering he would be seeing Sienna. Sienna disliked his smoking. Plus, Joyce was 56 young and fragile. She couldn’t be harmed by his smoke,
Josh felt a wave of regret for having smoked so much earlier, He grabbed a piece of gum, threw three into his mouth, and chewed mechanically. The sweet flavor spread over his tongue, making him wonder if it would cover up the smell of smoke.
Minutes later, Sienna appeared. Josiah straightened up and walked towards her, his gaze intense. Sienna frowned and avoided his eyes. “Just speak.
Josiah replied gently, “This isn’t the right place. Let’s find somewhere warm and sit down to talk.”
Sienna looked confused. But his expression was firm. Unable to resist, she nodded “Alright.”
This area wasn’t too busy, Sienna led Josiah to the dessert shop she and Joyce had just visited. They sat across from each other, Josiah asked, “What would you like”
“No, thanks” Sienna was hardly here to drink.
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Jonah said. “Then let’s have two strawberry milkshakes” He stood up to onder at the counter
As she watched him walk away, Sienna felt confused. Before she co himself and the other in front of Sienna.
Sienna frowned. “Thank you. What do you want to say? Can you tell me
ink about it, Josiali returned, holding the drinks and setting
However, Josiah didn’t seem to be in a rush, holding his milkshake and taking a big sip “Hmm, so sweet, incredibly sweet
Sienna suffered his choice of words reminded her of what Joyce had said earlier, Josiah held the cup, gently turning it as a half–smile appeared on his lips kwa lule gul named Joyce, she loves strawberry milkshakes and Minnie Mouse.”
To make sure Stemma understood, he clarified. “She’s a female character, a mouse with a red bow. Joyce has a Minnie Mouse toy that’s exactly her size, plus a pair of Minnie Mouse hair clips”
As he spoke, Sienna silently clenched her hands, focusing on his lips. Her heart raced, She thought. He must know everything now! Where did I go wrong? Why did he show ups unexpectedly
Josiah’s umle faded a bit as he looked at Sienna. He slowly but firmly said, “Isn’t it a coincidence? I just saw her together with her mom
Sienna froze, surprised that he had seen them “Sienna Josiah cat up straighter, leaning forward. His piercing gaze felt like it was looking right through her. Tsaw your with Joyce, she called you mom Joyer w your child”
At last, everything was out in the open. Sienna’s heart tightened, and she smiled as the nodded. “Since you saw everything… yes, Joyce is my Lighter”
After Sienna admitted thust joyer was hier daughter, Josialis expression grew serious as he reached for Sienna’s hand. “Sienna, 1
