Chapter 238
His gaze was fixed on her, his eyes burning with intensity, as if the answer held great importance for him.
Sienna frita wave of discomfort; she wriggled in his embrace, deliberately avoiding the question. Tll get you a spoon…”
Josiah saw through her refusal to answer, feeling a pang of disappoiment. But at least Sienna didn’t outright deny that she liked him
He held her tightly. “You’re so stingy! Is it really that hard to say you like me? Leaning down, he kissed her gently. “I’ll go get the spoon myself. I’ll finish every last bite of what you made for me!”
Releasing her, he turned toward the cupboard. Watching his back, Sienna felt a moment of disorientation. For an instant, she even wavered in her resolve.
She thought. What if he can accept Joyce and treat her well? Perhaps we can get married!
This thought flitted through her mind, causing her head to swirl, and her heart to race. Sienna hurriedly grasped the table for support, waiting for the dizziness and palpitations to subside.
Late at night. Howard was jolted from his sleep by the ringing of his phone–it was Hervey
“Howard!” Hervey, who was usually calm and composed, now sounded frantic. “Bobby is missing!”
Howard was startled, all remnants of sleep evaporating immediately. His lips pressed into a tight line as he struggled to contain his anger. “You incompetent fools! You can’t keep track of a three–year–old?”
Bobby had been temporarily placed in Hervey’s care, and Howard had yet to figure out how to discuss this matter with Yvette. Hervey remained silent, not contesting Howard’s fury.
After the outburst. Howard managed to regain some composure. Hervey had other responsibilities and was not solely responsible for the child
Howard had hired two babysitters on a rotational basis, so there should have been ample support for a three–year–old child. As he approached the window, he noticed it was already two in the morning. He couldn’t understand how Bobby could go missing.
Hervey explained. “At 8 p.m., the babysitter put Bobby to bed, and everything was fine at that time…
However, in the middle of the night, the nanny checked on Bobby, concerned that he might need to use the restroom, only to discover he was missing. With fear, the nanny immediately informed Hervey
Hervey pulled up the home surveillance footage and quickly contacted security. The footage revealed Bobby escaping from the house, indicating that he had been missing for at least four hours.
As Howard listened quietly, his expression grew increasingly stormy.
as well”
“Howard, Hervey said. “I have already contacted the police, and our people are searching as
In short, Hervey had done everything he could. However, there was still no news as of yet. This was a matter of great importance, and he had to inform Howard.
Howard asked, “Where are you now?*
“At your front door. As Howard’s subordinate, Hervey anticipated that he would not stay calm. After completing his tasks. Hervey awaited instructions at the Flynn residence.
“Alright. I’ll be out soon” After hanging up, Howard quickly changed and hurried out the door, only to unexpectedly collide with Yvette, “Yvette. Howard froze, a fleeting flicker of alarm crossing his face. After knowing him for so many years, Yvette understood him very well
Yvette scrutinized him closely, her expression calm but heavy with an impending storm. “Where are you off to at this hour?
Howard furrowed his brow. “Hervey needs to discuss something with me.”
“What is it?” Yvette was not easily deceived.
Yvelle.
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“Howard.” Yvette suddenly stepped closer, locking her gaze onto his. “Tell me the truth! What could possibly be so important that it requires you to be out in the middle of the night?”
Howard was still on medical leave and in the rehabilitation phase. With Josiah and Yvette, nothing could be so pressing that it warranted disturbing
him.
Yvette’s instincts told her that tonight’s incident was far from ordinary. She felt that something significant was about to be revealed.
At that moment, Howard felt his eyelids twitch violently as he steeled himself. He hadn’t intended to hide this matter indefinitely, that would be impractical.
Eventually, that child would return to the Flynn family, and she would have to know sooner or l
later.
However, fate often diverged from plans. He wished to find the right moment to have a conversation with Yvette, yet the unexpected twists had brought them to this critical juncture.
“Listen to me…” Howard stepped closer, grasping Yvette’s hand. “I can tell you the truth, but you must promise me to remain calm and listen until I finish, alright?”
“Go ahead” Yvette narrowed her ever
eyes. “What is in?”
After a moment of silence, Howard replied slowly. “The reason I’
I’m out so late is that… my child is missing.”
Wette’s gaze faltered, seeming to struggle to process the information.”
“What did
you say?”
“I said.” Howard took a deep breath, repeating. “My child is missing. I have to go find him,”
In that instant, a rush of blood surged to Yvette’s head, overwhelming her with pressure that nearly caused her to lose her balance. Clutching her head, her body swayed.
“Yvette!” Howard rushed forward, attempting to steady her.
“Don’t touch me Yvette instantly pushed him away, her eyes wide with horror, as if she were staring at some monstrous creature.
“Your child?”
Howard furrowed his brow, silently nodding.
Yvette’s eyes brimmed with tears. She suddenly grabbed Howard’s collar, trembling all over. “Your child?”
“Yes.” Howard looked down, only able to nod. An oppressive silence blanketed the air. Yvette’s complexion turned pale, and she bit down hard on her lip, seemingly oblivious to the pain as her lower lip bled from the bite.
“Yvette!” Howard’s brows knitted tightly as he grasped her chin. “Don’t hurt yourself!”
“Do you still care about me?” Under duress, Yvette released her grip, her laughter void of warmth. She suddenly raised her hand and slapped Howard hard across the face.
The sound echoed sharply: Howard took the hit without evasion.
“Howard!” Yvette glared at him, on the verge of an emotional breakdown. “And you said you didn’t cheat you?”
on me? You have a child! What am I
nightgown. “Are you two arguing again?”
“What happened?” The commotion had awakened Miranda, who emerged in her night “Grandma!” Yvette cried, rushing into Miranda’s embrace. “You have to stand up for me! “Howard!” As they spoke, Hervey hurried up the stairs. “We got news about Bobby!”
