Chapter 353
Josiah furrowed his brow, his gaze icy. “You just let her walk away alone! What if something were to happen to her? Is your responsibility?”
“No! She wasn’t alone!” The nurse exclaimed in a fluster, shaking her head vehemently. “Cedric came to collect her!”
Josiah’s eyes widened in surprise. Cedric
hospital prepared to take
Arriving at the Sunshine Neighborhood, Cedric parked the car beneath the apartment building. As he stepped out alongside Sienna, unease gnawed at him. “Once you’re inside, I’ll head off” Sienna had only just been discharged, it was best to be cautious.
“Okay” Sienna nodded with a smile. As she turned to enter, a child’s
‘s voice called out from the side of the road. “Mommy!”
Sienna spun around to see Joyer, who had leaped from Tara’s arms and was racing toward her with eager strides. Her face lit up with a beaming mile. “Mommy!It’s Mommy! Tara said it wasn’t, but I got good eyes! It’s Mommy!!
Joyce!” Sienna bent down, arms outstretched, ready to embrace her daughter,
To her surprise, Joyce pounced onto Cedric, wrapping her arms around his leg. “Mommy, hold me!”
Sienna’s eyes widened in amused disbelief. Joyce!”
Tara, trailing
behind, burst into laughter. “Joyce, you said you had good eyesight. Look, is this your mommy you’re hanging onto!
Joyce looked up, puzzled as to why her mother hadn’t picked her up yet. Her gaze shifted to Cedric. Blinking innocently, she declared, “Not Mommy” but still held onto Cedric’s leg
Cedric felt a surge of anxiety; it was his first experience being clung to by such a small child. He dared not move, fearing he might inadvertently hum her.
Peering down at Joyce, he realized she was Sienna’s daughter. Striving for a warm smile, he greeted, “Hella, Joyce.”
“Hellot
“Hello!” Joyce replied cheerfully.
Cedric swallowed hard. “Be careful not to fall; shall I lift you up?”
“Okay!” Joyce nodded eagerly, reaching out her arms toward Cedric
With a gentle bend, Gedric lifted Joyce with utmost care; her petite form was a delightful combination of sweetness and softness, utterly enchanting.
As he stood rigid with nervousness, Sienna suppressed a laugh and extended her hand. “Joyce, come here to Mommy
“Mommy!” Joyce obediently leaped into Sienna’s embrace
Cedric breathed a sigh of r relief, the tension of moments ago dissipating like mist. He had never felt such apprehension before.
Joyce: Sienna giggled while gesturing to Cedric, introducing him, “This is my friend, Cedric
“Cedric
“Joyre” Cedric felt marginally more at ease, though the presence of an impending awkwardness lingered, Children adore gifts, yet he had come empty–handed. “Larrived in a hurry and didn’t bring you a present. May I make it up to you next time?”
“Okay! Thank you, Cedric
Sienna playfully pa hed Joyer’s nose. So rager to get Cedric’s giftr
Joyer shyly nestled into her mother’s embrace. Smiling, Sienna turned to Cedric, “Goodbye, Cedric.” “Goodbye”
“Let’s go. Sienna bell Juyer’s hand. “Joyce, say goodbye to Cedric
“Goodbye, Cedric”
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Chapter 353
“Goodbye, Joyce Cedric stood rooted in place, grinning as he watched them enter. Not far away, Josiah gripped the steering wheel, his dark eyes fixed forward. He had witnessed everything
Despite the distance, he couldn’t hear their words, yet
et the image of Sienna embracing Joyce, the two of them playfully interacting with Cedric, was
seared into his mind.
It didn’t matter what they were talking about Josiah chuckled, his expression cold. He thought, “What is Sienna thinking? Does she really intend to repay her debt of gratitude by being with Cedric and dragging my daughter into this?!‘
Josiah’s grip on the steering wheel tightened. He wouldn’t allow his daughter to have another father, not while he was alive.
Meanwhile, Cedric shifted his gaze, tuming to enter his car. As his eyes lifted, he froze momentarily. He saw Josiah’s car idling at the intersection. It couldn’t be mistaken. That Bentley could belong to no one else. Cedric’s brow furrowed; he wondered if Josiah was planning to confront Sienna once again
Inside the car, Josiah sensed Cedric’s scrutinizing gaze. With a cold smile, he revved the engine, executed a swift turn, and departed.
That night, some found peaceful slumber, while others were destined to lie awake.
The next morning. Sienna awoke and was washing up when her phone chimed. It was a message from Josiah [I’m downstairs; I need to talk to you.]
Furrowing her brow, Sienna couldn’t bear the thought of typing out a response. Instead, she dialed Josiah directly. “Hello. He answered instantly, barely allowing the phone to ring.
“What do you want now!!” Sienna’s impatience was palpable. “I will not meet with you Josiah, don’t think you can act without consequence. If you do not leave, I will call security. Even if you are Mr. Flynn, you cannot disregard the rules”
“Calm down” Josiah’s tone was surprisingly amiable. “Didn’t I say I have something to discuss?”
“There’s nothing left to say! Everything that needed addressing has been said a thousand times!”
“It’s about Joyce.””
“What?” Sienna halted. “What do you mean? Haven’t we alreally come to an agreement regarding Joyce?” She bit her lip anxiously. “Are you having second thoughts?”
Josiah remained noncommittal. “I can’t explain everything over the phone; we need to meet
Sienna gripped her phone tightly, frustration mounting Glancing at blissfully sleeping Joyce, she mulled it over and reluctantly agreed. “Fine!”
Downstairs, Sienna climbed into the car. “It’s not convenient to talk here” Josiah glanced at her, his voice soft. “Let’s find somewhere to sit down properly
Sienna said nothing, refusing to look at him. The car drove out, and Josiah took her to Soup Bowls. “You haven’t had breakfast yet, right? 1 recall you like their food”
Leading her to a private booth, Josiah’s politeness felt overwhelming. Sienna, lacking patience, pressed, “Now that we’re l
iter eagerness suggested that even a moment longer with him was unbearable. Josiah fell silent for a few seconds, then reached into his pocket, producing a velvet box that he cradled in his palin.
hiere, let’s talk about Joyce…
Suddenly, he stool, walked before Sienna, and knelt on one knee before her.
