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.
Josiahs 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.
Lets go hnow.
Mommy, strawberry milkshake is so delicious! Its 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 handsface.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇte 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 Joyces 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 cto Fliraty with Lightning Dance for a performance.
It was around that stthat 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 can.
trash His heart was in turmoil; he needed the calming effect of nicotine to steady himself.
Next, he dialed Siennas number.
It connected.
Thankfully, Sienna had not blocked him.
Its me.
Siennas brow furrowed slightly as she held her phone.
I know, what do you want? Josiah said, Im downstairs.
Please cdown, I got something to say Cant t you say it over the phone? Expecting her response, Josiah remained calm.
Will you cdown, or should I cup? Is it okay forto cup? Of course, it wouldnt be .
Sienna glanced at Joyce and reluctantly agreed.
Fine.
Ill cdown Great, Ill 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 couldnt 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.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJosiah replied gently, This isnt the right place.
Lets find somewhere warm and sit down to talk.
Sienna looked confused.
But his expression was firm.
Unable to resist, she nodded Alright.
This area wasnt 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 1/2 Chapter 296 Jonah said.
Then lets 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 tellink about it, Josiali returned, holding the drinks and setting holding ΟΠ However, Josiah didnt 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.
Shes a female character, a mouse with a red bow.
Joyce has a Minnie Mouse toy thats 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 Josiahs umle faded a bit as he looked at Sienna.
He slowly but firmly said, Isnt it a coincidence? I just saw her together with her mom Sienna froze, mom Oth 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.
Siennas heart tightened, and she smiled as the nodded.