Chapter 867

"Why? Do you not want me to stay here to talk with you?"

"It's okay. I'm afraid that my heart will not be able to take it if we keep this up."

"Why?"

"Because…I am a patient."

"Oh, then you should hurry up, lie down, and get some rest."

Nia finally left him alone. She then put her hands on his arms and said, "I will stay by your side and I won't disturb you from sleeping."

"Mm, you're the best, sweetheart," Josiah replied.

Of course, he knew that Nia was just speaking the truth and that Nia did not say those things just to hurt him.

Nia was accepting the situation in a healthy manner and it showed that Meredith had taught her well.

…

Soon enough, the holidays were over and Nia went back to Meredith.

Meredith dropped Nia at her school. Before she got out of the car, Nia asked, "Mommy, are you going to see Daddy?"

Puzzled, Meredith asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?

"Nothing. I'm just curious if you and Daddy won't be able to stay as friends and care for each ot