Luna’s breath caught in her throat. Her guess was right; Nellie had started attending school at the same kindergarten that Neil went to.
“Mr. Lynch, I believe you’re mistaken,“ began Luna. “Nellie’s insistence on attending school with Neil must’ve been because they’re very close with each other. I don’t think it has anything to do with me. I’ve never even mentioned this idea to her.“
She gave a slight smirk and added, “Mr. Lynch, I have a piece of advice for you: Instead of trying to blame your problems on other people, why not actually sit down and have a conversation with your daughter to find out what she really wants? Nellie and Neil are close friends, and it’s normal for them to want to attend school together.“
Joshua’s eyes narrowed as he heard Luna’s response. This woman was a piece of work. Not only did she suddenly quit her job at Blue Bay Villa, but she acted so uncouthly and impolite to him all at this moment, too.
When Joshua did not reply, Luna frowned and tried to sidle past him. She did not want to talk to him any longer, so instead, she would find another spot to wait.
However, when she moved to the left, Joshua stepped in front of her, blocking her way. When she moved to the right, he did the same. She reluctantly lifted her head to stare at him. “Mr. Lynch, you’re in my way.“
He narrowed his eyes at her and said, ”Well, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t even be here anyway. It was difficult for me to give in to my daughter and send her to a preschool like this because of you, so what’s so hard about me being in your way? ” Joshua was obviously infuriated about his daughter’s insistence, yet at the same time, he knew he could not change her mind, so he decided to take out his anger on Luna.
Luna shot him a glance of helplessness. She did not understand why this man acted like a child.
She relented and slid back into her original spot, leaning against the wall while Joshua remained poised in front of her. After a while, he took out a stick of cigarette and proceeded to light it.
”Ms. Luna, you must’ve been paid quite generously when you were abroad. Why didn’t you choose a better school for Neil? Why come to a place like this?” asked Joshua.
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