Chapter 985

When Nia heard what Josiah said, she immediately sat up, took over the bowl from Josiah, and started gulping down the porridge.

Josiah immediately grabbed her spoon and stopped her. "Don't eat so quickly. Be careful, you might choke on it."

"I'm not a baby. I won't choke on it. Daddy, go look for Mommy quickly."

"No. You have to eat slower. I'll look for her once you finish."

Nia could only slow her pace and finish the food in her bowl mouthful after mouthful.

After finishing the food, she showed Josiah the bowl. "Can you leave now?"

"Okay. Stay in bed. Don't run around, got it?"

"Hmm. I won't run around," Nia nodded and promised.

Meredith did not leave. She was just sitting on the chair by the door. She heard the entire conversation between father and daughter. Her already broken heart constricted tighter, feeling worse.

Josiah guessed that Meredith would not truly leave. When he saw her sitting by the door, he was not surprised.

He grabbed her by the wrist and led her to th