Chapter 149  “Mommy” Joyce’s eyes sparkled with happiness as she squeezed the gift Sienna had just opened for her a limited edition Minnie Mouse  Thanks. Mommy. I really love it” Joyce exclaimed.  “Does that make you so happy? Sienna asked, giving her daughter’s head a loving pat  “Yep! I’m super happy!” Joyce grinned.  try in front of  Seeing her daughter so cheerful. Sienna felt a surge of joy that almost brought her to tears. She pasted on a big smile, not wanting to cry in Joyce. If Joyce is happy, then Mommy is happy too.”  Hamah came over with a glass of water. “Here, have a sip. You just got off the plane, right” She knew over from her department.  Sienna was arriving today and had rushed  Hannah was an intern at the hospital and a PhD student at Bensylacia University School of Medicine. Because of that, she could look after Joyce estra. That’s why Sienna felt good about heading to Jeiacrity  “Hannah, thanks for all you’ve done lately, Sienna said. Her thanks might seem insignificant, but she felt it was important to express her gratitude  “It’s nothing.” Hannah raised her eyebrows and nodded with a smile. “I got your thanks, so no worries”  “Got it.” Siema said with a soft laugh. That was just Hannah. She was always down to earth, even when she was the one doing the helping.  “Sienna,”  Hannah said softly, taking her hand and glancing at joyce, who was luppily playing “William’s not here today, so I’ll give you the heads up. The surgery’s set for the next few days. He’ll contact you.”  “Really?” Sienna’s hand shot to her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears instantly  “You must be over the moon” Hannah said, her voice full of understanding, the enpathy of a doctor shining through. “Even though Joyce’s condition isn’t… well, a full recovery would change her life completely. Our little Jayce is in for great thing.”  “Yeah” Sienna nodded vigorously, her eyes rimmed with red, too emotional to get any words out  That night, Stenna stayed with Joyce until the little girl dozed off, then shipped away quicily.  The day before the show, Josiah was released from the hospital, Zach asked him, “Mr. Flynn, should I book the ticket for tonight or fornerraw!”  “Why book a ticket?” Josiah questioned, pausing as he pulled on his shirt.  “Huh?” Zach responded, clearly puzzled. To head back to Jeiacrity, right?”  “Oh.” Josiah winced, a hint of guilt in his voice, “Sorry, I forgot to tell you we’ll delay our return by a few days.”  in confusion.  “Why?” Zach inquired, scratching his head in  Josiah chuckled nonchalantly. Tve been holed up in the hospital since I arrived. Can’t I just kick back and relax a bit?”  “What?” Zach was surprised. They were always traveling for work, and Josiah had never talked about taking a break before.  “Tomorrow, I’m taking you to a show,” Josiah said.  “Sure,” Zach agreed, still bewildered “What kind of show?”  “Modern dance,” Josiah replied.  Now Zach understood why Josiah wanted to stay for a few more d  days.  The following evening. Josiah got dressed and headed out with Zach. The slow was at RED Dance’s venue–the very place that had once undermined Sienna.  by getting the spotlight she deserves.  ught to himself. Sienna is finally getting the  Jonah thought to  They presented their tickets and made their way inside. The theater was alive with energy as it filled up, the clock ticking closer to showtime Suddenly, a “bang rang out from backstage.  1/3  19  G  Read Romance…  Download  Chapter 149  What’s going on? another person asked  Panic spread through.  gh the hall like wildfire  In the VII box, Josiah was on his feet in an instant, he’d heard it to  “Mr. Flynn-” Zach’s fare fell. “That sounded like a gombot  Josiah nodded urgently. The noise was definitely from backstage. It suddenly hit him that Sienna was back there. He whirled around an box door openi  “Mr. Flyin!” Zach was right birhind him  In a matter of minutes, chaos had taken over the theater, People were rushing for the exits, fear in their eyes  “Stay cool, everyone a security guard seated, trying t  to calm the people  “Keep your cool,  në another one echoed  ‘s security was working hard to keep the crowd under control, but things were spiraling out of control. A stampede had already broken  orlans Undeterred, Jonials pushed his way further in  “Mr Flynn!” Zach grabbard Josiah’s armi  “Where do  ere are you going?  think?” Josial shot him a look. “Sienna’s in there?” He mard to move forward ag  “Mr. Flynn!” Zachheld him back, saking his head. “No way! It’s a total mess up ahead, and who knows what could happen in there?”  In Flirty, rinds weren’t an everyday thing, but they weren’t unheard of.  “Jostali raised an eyebrow, acting like it was no big deal. He bribed past Zach. That’s exactly why I need to get in there  “Mr Flynn=“Zach started, trying to  g to persuade Josiali.  Don’t follow me!” Josiah interrupted “We can’t both get caught in there. Someone’s got to be out here. You wait for me; I’ll get Serinu out.”  “Mr. Flynn?” Zach tried to grab him, but Josiah was alrearly dashing away  Zach bit his tongue. There was no way he was gonna stop Josiah now. All he could do was tag along. But getting in was labe trying to swim újaterami for Josiah. He was going against the dow of a human river.  “Excuse me, I gotta get through!” Josial shouted  “You’re going against the crowd, man What’s the rush someone asked him.  “Sorry, but I gotta get in there?” Josiah replied.  “Excuse me, let me by Josiah shouted as he pushed his way through the crowd, sweat drenching him  Just then, another deafening bang blasted through the air.  “Stop running“” a rister shouted.  “Everybody, Ireeze! You hear me?” another rioter warned.  But the crowd was a wild mob, not listening  Two more shots a rang o out, and chaos erupted.  Josiah looked ahead, sering the theater entrance was locked tight. He formwed his brow, wondering if Zach made it out.  He fought against the crowd, struggling to get inside. Once he got past the main hall and out the side door, a dead silence hit. In the quirt. sound of footsteps on the Boor was crystal clear  Josiah held his breath and slipped behind the door, pressing himself against the wall. He stayed stock–still, keeping a close eye on everything  The footateja were drawing nearer, it was the theater’s security. They didn’t look the least bit flustered.  61  Download  Chapter 119  “Why? Did they start the riot? Were they part  re they part of it! Or did the rioters take control of them? Josiah thought.  Josiah’s eyes sparkled with thought, and a small smile played on his lips. He had already got a plan  e the footsteps faded and the security guards moved on, Josial slipped out, glanced up at the sign, and began to plot his next move.  Dice  In the dressing room, all the dancers, including those from the Lightning Dance and RED Dance, were held captive.  Five armed rioters had their guns trained on everyone, leaving the entire dressing room paralyzed with fear, Sienna was crouched on the ground, holding her head, too scared to move.  “Hey, you!” A rioter suddenly pointed at Sienna. “Get over here!”  Ө