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 home now .
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 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 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 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 сап .
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 come down , I got something to say Cant 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 wouldnt be .
Sienna glanced at Joyce and reluctantly agreed .
Fine .
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