Chapter 1037 The competition started and many kids performed quite well. Of course, they were nothing compared to Nia, who could already play very well when she was three years old. Nia held the trophy and ran into Josiah‘s arm. Josiah carried her up and turned one round and praised her, “The other kids did well but Nia did the best!”
“Thank you, Daddy!” Nia kissed Josiah‘s cheek and also Meredith‘s Cheek.” Mommy, thank you too.”
“Good girl. Shall we go out to the sea to celebrate you winning first prize?” Josiah asked.
“Oh, yes!” Nia cheered and looked at Meredith, “Mommy, can you go?”
Although Meredith was not feeling comfortable, she did not want to ruin Nia‘s mood, so she nodded and agreed, “Yes, sure.” “But…” She looked at Josiah, “I‘m not the one who is scared of water. You should ask your Daddy if he is okay with it.”
“What? Daddy is afraid of the water?” Nia asked surprisingly.
Josiah knew Meredith was talking about the time he nearly drowned when he was a kid. He smiled. “A little. But I‘m not scared because your Mommy is here.” “Why aren‘t you scared when Mommy is here?” Nia asked. “Because Mommy will protect Daddy,” Josiah replied. “Huh? That‘s so weird.” Nia was shocked. “Shouldn‘t Daddy be the one who protects Mommy?”
Josiah carried Nia and headed out of the venue. He smiled. “It‘s getting late. Let me tell you on the way. Hmm… That‘s because I accidentally fell into the water when I was a kid. And your Mommy was the one who saved me. If it wasn‘t for your Mommy, I will be long gone and we would have such a talented daughter.” Nia giggled, “Really? I don‘t believe it.” “Why don‘t you believe it? Or do you think I‘m too useless?” Josiah asked.
“Yes, Daddy is so useless!” Nia nodded her head vehemently.
“But I‘m not scared anymore.” Josiah tried to change Nia‘s mind.
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