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It was Joyce. Sienna broke into a cold sweat, suddenly pushing Josiah away, glaring at him as she realized what he had done.
Josiah awkwardly chuckled. He really didn’t mean to
Both of then turned to look at Joyce.
Joyce.”
Joyce
“Yikes!” Joyce raised her hand to cover her eyes, beaming “Joyce is still a kid; kids can’t watch grown–ups kiss!”
While saying this, she peeked through her fingers.
“Joyce, don’t be naughty. Tara said, fighting back a laugh as she reached for Joyce’s hand. “Mom and Josiah might get embarrassed.”
Sienna bit her lip, her face turning pale as she shot a frown at Josiah. “Aren’t you leaving yer?”
“Um, yeah, I’m going” Josiah quickly nodded, fearing she’d get mad.
“Josiah, hug!” Just as he started to leave, Joyce stretched her arms out to him
This… Josiah hesitated. He thought, Could I hug her!‘
Josiah, Joyce pouted, “I want a hug!”
“Okay,” Josiah finally gave in, unable to refuse his own daughter. He scooped her up in his arms.
Josiah looked at Sienna with a complaisant smile. Tm just dropping you guys off before I go.”
Sienna glanced at the two of them, and how could she refuse! Joyce clung to him tightly.
“Josiah, mommy said yes!” Joyce happily nestled against Josiah’s shoulder, whispering to him.
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was a whisper, and the little one lowered her voice, but others could still hear her clearly.
“Are Josiah and mommy going to get married?”
Josiah raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Does Joyce know what married‘ means?”
“Yep.” she nodded seriously. “Getting married means Josiah will be my daddy! Only daddies and mommies can kiss, right?”
Her innocent understanding was simple and pure, Josiah struggled to find the right words, casting a glance at Sienna. Mimicking Joyce’s soft voice. he asked, “So, Joyce, do you want mommy and 1 to get married!”
Mimicking Joyce’s soft voice, he asked, “So, Joyce, do you want mommy and I to get married?”
“Uh–huh!” Joyce nodded vigorously without a moment’s hesitation, wrapping her arms around Josiah’s neck and leaning in to whisper. “I like you and want you to be my daddy.”
Upon hearing those words, Josiah stiffened slightly, a mix of bitterness and sweetness swelling g in his heart. Inside, he thought, Joyce, I am your dad. He swallowed hard, hugging the little one tituly. “Josiah really likes Joyce and wants to be your dad,” he whispered sofily.
“Yeah, Josiah kissed Mom. Joyce replied innocently.
Nearby, Tara stifled a giggle, glancing sideways at Sienna.
Sienna had her brows furrowed. The conversation between the father and daughter felt like a heavy stone hitting her heart, stirring up emotions like wild waves crashing against the shore,
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Two days later, Josiali’s medical results came back.
“From the scans, Josiah seems to be doing much better,” the doctor explained.
He continued. “A few more days of treatment, and we can stop the IV. After that, Josiah can choose to stay in the hospital or recover at home.
Just remember not to overdo it. Wait a month before thinking about work, and make sure to have monthly check–ups for the next six months to avoid any complications”
At last, the heavy burden weighing on the Flynn family was lifted.
Josiah gave Howard a proud smile. The doctor says I need to rest, so I’m leaving the company in your hands, Howard. You better take care of your little brother–I can’t afford to wear myself out
“Heh.” Howard scoffed, rolling his eyes at his younger l brother
Howard could tell Josiah was relishing this little revenge. After all, Howard had complained endlessly before about Josiah bothering him with company issues.
Miranda threw her hands up, amused yet helpless. “Seriously? How old are you two? Still acting like kids.”
Miranda felt satisfied. Unlike other families who often saw their siblings turn against each other over inheritance, her two grandsons. Howard and Josiah, had always supported one another. That was how families thrived!
Josiah completed his discharge paperwork. Zach went to handle the details while Sienna and the nurse packed up his things. Zaid was already waiting downstairs.
Because of his injury, the Flynn family hadn’t really celebrated Christmas Day. They had to make it “Ready to go?” Wh
When Zach returned, Sienna helped Josiah put on his jacket.
“Sienna” Josiah looked down at her, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to stay together the next day.
up
then
“I’ll come over early the day after tomorrow to have breakfast with you and Joyce. I’ll bring her a bunny plush toy,” he said.
Though deep down, he wanted to bring both of them to the Flynn residence. But Sienna wouldn’t agree, so he decided to wait it longer
As Sienna fastened the last button on his jacket, she thought about Joyce’s excited expression and nodded.
“Okay, I’ll tell her.
The nursing home was buzzing with energy the next day.
The nurse linked arms with Rosie, guiding her through the courtyard. “Ms. Miller, the courtyard is all well decorated just imagine how beautiful it will look tonight!”
Suddenly remembering Rosie couldn’t see, she quickly apologized, “Oh, I’m so sorry, Ms. Miller!”
“It’s okay,” Rosie chuckled, brushing it off. I’m not
“I’m not that fragile. You don’t need to be so careful, Amy
“Yes. Let’s keep walking More people have moved in recently, so it’s even livelier around here!”
Rosie noticed the conversations around her had increased.
“Hi there! Can you tell me where this place leads?” a familiar voice cut through the air.
That voice–Rosie had heard it for so many years. She could easily recognize it. It was him. Daniel! She thought, “What is he doing here? Has he come to bad me? He is here to take my back”
Rosie’s face turned pale, and she began to tremble uncontrollably. There was only one thought racing through her mind: Run! She needed to escape. I[ Daniel got his hands on her, she wouldn’t nuke it out alive.
Releasing Amy’s arm, she pivoted and dashed away.
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“Ms. Miller!” The caregiver suddenly froze in shock. “Where are you going?”
Rosie was completely oblivious, her eyes set ahead as she sprinted away.
“Ms. Miller!” The caregiver, panicking, chased after her. In her hurry, she stumbled over something and fell
“Ah… the caregiver yelled, hitting the ground hard and wincing in pain.
Pushing herself up, the caregiver looked around, but Rosie had already vanished. Suddenly, she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.
“Ms. Miller!”
The caregiver’s voice trembled as she gasped for breath.
She grabbed her phone and dialed a number urgently. “Quick! Ms. Miller has gone out of control. Notify the director! We have to find her–she can’t get hurt!”
“Yes,” came the swift reply.
This was the Flynn family’s nursing home, and the staff had already been briefed. Everyone knew that Ms. Miller was Howard’s precious one.
In no time, the entire nursing home was i
in a flurry of activity.
“Ms. Miller!”
Meanwhile, Daniel, who had come to visit a friend, heard the cries and frowned. He thought, Rosie… Could it be her?
“No, it couldn’t be. I must be overthinking
Daniel grabbed a nearby nurse. “Excuse me, w
who are you looking for!”
The nurse, preoccupied, responded absentmindedly. “Rosie.”
Daniel froze for a moment, he thought, could it really be her! There she is! I have been searching for her for so long and never expected to find her here!
