Chapter 322
“I‘ll be away for quite long this time, about four to five days.” Josiah stroked her head and added, “Edith, try not to overthink things when I‘m gone alright? Don‘t go out by
yourself, and please help me take good care of grandma.” “But… I will miss you.”
Meredith stared at him and asked expectantly, “Joe, can I come along with you?”
“Edith, I‘ll be traveling abroad this time. And you don‘t have a passport.” If he was just traveling within the country, he would have brought her along.
He would have asked her to stay put in the hotel when he was away for work or
maybe get someone to keep an eye on her.
But he was going to a hospital this time and he might be staying in the hospital as
well. Hence it might be inconvenient for Meredith.
“If that‘s the case, come home as soon as possible, okay?” Meredith said unwillingly. “Okay, I promise,” Josiah then added, “I‘m leaving now.” Meredith stood by the door
as she watched Josiah leave in his car. Josiah‘s grandmother sighed helplessly.
“What‘s wrong, ma‘am?” Lily asked her, concerned.
With her gaze fixed on Meredith, Josiah‘s grandmother explained, “I have the feeling
that Edith‘s situation is like what they say, the calm before the storm. The more she
looks calm, the more terrified I am.”
“Ma‘am, you must be overthinking it.” “Don’t you all feel the same?” Josiah‘s
grandmother then asked Penny, “What about you?” 1. Penny simply smiled. “I too
think you might be overthinking it.” “I really do hope that I‘m overthinking it.” Josiah‘s grandmother let out another sigh then called out to Meredith, “Edith sweetheart, come over here and have a chat with me.”
Meredith only then walked back into the house. Sitting down next to Josiah‘s
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