And then, Josiah used another hand to grab Meredith's hand to pull her up. He had Nia on one side and Meredith on another side. This happy moment was finally here again after he had missed it for a long time. Hopefully, it would stay this way in the present and future.Originally, Meredith was still reluctant to return back to the mansion. It was not until Nia waved a hand at her that she decided to get into the car. "Mommy, get in the car!"Nia did not know what happened today. She was in a good mood and started to tell her Daddy and Mommy funny stories about school today. Only then did Meredith lighten up her mood as she talked with Nia.Through the mirror, Josiah looked at Meredith and Nia. He was pleased with himself for choosing to pick up Nia. Based on Meredith's characteristics, she might insist on getting off the car if Nia was not around.When Meredith was back in Josiah's mansion, she was awkward. Especially when she reminisced the time when Charlie came over to bring her
Josiah felt like giving himself a big slap. He stared with full attention as Meredith was nowhere in his sight. He lowered his head and saw Nia's curious-looking little face. He placed his hand on her hand and rubbed it. "Mommy is just feeling a little down. She'll be fine after a nap.""Daddy, why is Mommy feeling down? Did she have a fight with Papa Charlie?" Nia asked curiously.She had spent quite an amount of time together with Meredith and Charlie. No matter how nice they hid it, Nia could sense there was a problem between both of them.Josiah saw the worry in Nia's eyes. He denied it instantly, "Of course not. Your mommy is a kind person. She never fights with anyone."Nia gave it a thought and agreed with Josiah. "Then why is Mommy feeling unhappy?""The adult world is very complicated. Maybe it's because of work or friends. If Mommy doesn't feel like talking, then it's not good for us to keep on asking," Josiah explained."Okay," Nia replied."Don't worry. She just need
In order to make Meredith happy, Josiah came back on time to accompany Meredith and Nia to have dinner tonight and also followed Meredith to send Nia to school in the morning.After they sent Nia to her classroom, Meredith said to Josiah, "I need to go back to the company today.""Okay, I will get some people to protect you," Josiah said."No need. I don't believe Charlie will be so ruthless and cruel to me," Meredith rejected. She did not want to be so high profile and did not want to escalate her relationship with Charlie to an enemy's level."I'm not sure if Charlie will do it or not but I'm sure Aunt Mary will certainly do it," Josiah said solemnly.Meredith did not have doubt about that. If Josiah was not there in time, she would be hurt by the people Mrs. Larson sent. Thus, she did not continue to insist to reject Josiah's offer. Yet, she reminded him, "Keep it low key.""Don't worry. I will keep it in mind." Josiah personally sent Meredith to her company and only left when
Oh, is it? It seems like you understand them very well," Josiah said."Well, I attended some psychology classes before," Meredith explained."Then do you think you could go back together with me?" Josiah tried his luck."Do you think that's possible?" Meredith asked in return.She did not think Old Madam Shelby could accept her marriage to Charlie after being in a marriage with Josiah. In fact, she herself was quite speechless about it."I don't think you'll go," Josiah said and that was the reason why he stayed.Meredith said, "Why don't you bring Nia back and spend the time together with them?""And leave you here all alone in Jehovah City?" Josiah asked."I don't mind it. I can use some time to myself," Meredith said truthfully.So many had happened in this period of time. She did not pay attention to her work nor did she have the time to rest. It would be nice if she could use the holiday to take a good rest. Of course, Josiah did not think it was safe to leave Meredith al
After breakfast, the trio went out together. It was the first time Josiah went to the farmers' market. He was not interested in the flowers and decorations nor was he interested in places that weres bustling with noises. However, he still appreciated the time spent together with Meredith and Nia.Even when he was being treated as a porter and being pushed here and there by the crowd, he endured it in a good manner. Other than the flowers Nia like, Meredith also chose a few stalks of sunflowersJosiah looked at the sunflowers in Meredith's arms and remembered the situation when Meredith and Charlie visited him in the hospital. Their house had planted plenty of sunflowers and Meredith was never a fan of sunflowers before. Did she buy it because of Charlie?"Edith, it's not the season for sunflowers yet. It's not the right time to plant them," Josiah could not help but remind her.Meredith said, "It's alright. I just put them in the water. It's enough to last them a week."She did no
"Alright, I'll admit it. I'm not the charity type of person and I won't help anyone without any reason," Josiah admitted himself. "For example, I'll buy all of the cards from her but I won't directly give her the money."If Nia was not the one requesting it, he would not help any stranger. After all, there were many poor people in this world just like that old lady."Regardless of it, you have been a good role model to Nia." After Meredith finished her sentence, she held Nia's hand and continued walking to the front.Josiah immediately followed and held Nia's other hands. When they passed by a stall that was selling hair accessories, he took two flowers from the stall and placed one of them on Meredith's head. He asked Nia, "Is it pretty?""What are you doing? There are so many people looking." Meredith reached out her hand quickly wanting to take it off."Isn't this for people to wear? That's the reason why it's for sale, ain't it?" Josiah asked.Nia looked at her Mommy with the
They entered the room.The waiter served drinks first, and it did not take long for the dishes to be served.Nia looked at the shrimp balls that were very small in size but very beautiful in style, and asked, "Daddy, what is this? It looks delicious.""These are golden shrimp balls. It should taste better than your cheese shrimp." Josiah took one for her. "Come on, try it."Then, he gave Meredith another ball.Nia was a foodie, basically everything tasted delicious, so naturally she sang praises."It's delicious, but I still prefer the cheese shrimp made by Mommy." Nia asked Meredith Leighton, "Mommy, what do you think?"Meredith Leighton said, "Each has its own taste, but Mommy also knows how to make this kind of fresh golden shrimp balls. I can make it for Nia next time.""Okay, it just so happens that Daddy also likes to eat."Meredith did not care whether Josiah liked it or not, but she would not say these words in front of Nia.She gave Nia a piece of fried lobster with
Josiah glanced at Nia with a serious expression, and said to Hannah, "Nia is right, let's all have a holiday from today.""Sir, you really don't need to...""Alfred, please make the necessary arrangements." Josiah said to Alfred.Knowing that Josiah did not like nonsense, Alfred had no choice but to answer, "Okay, young master, there is still a lot of work to be done in the house. We will have a holiday when we are done.""I think you are all busy, let me do the rest." Meredith walked down from the second floor and said."This..." Alfred could not bear it and said, "Miss Leighton, will this be too hard for you?""It's okay, you go."Alfred turned around and arranged for the vacations.With the team on vacation, the mansion immediately became much quieter.Josiah looked at the New Year pictures on the ground and said to Nia, "It seems that this year we will have to put up the New Year pictures ourselves. Do you want to help?"Nia nodded solemnly. "Yes, Nia will help Daddy.""