Chapter 281

“Sienna!” Josiah called from the bathroom.

“Coming,” Sienna replied quickly, still speaking to Hannah on her phone. “He’s calling me. Bye. I’m counting on you.”

She rolled up her sleeves and entered the bathroom. Looking at Josiah, she asked, “What’s the big deal?”

Smiling, Josiah raised his arms. “Am I bothering you?”

“Don’t bathe. Just endure it for a few days,” Sienna said.

“It’ll smell awful,” Josiah complained. “I couldn’t care less. But I wouldn’t want you and the baby to suffer.”

Josiah leaned closer. Sienna said, “Stand still, or you’ll wash yourself.”

“Oh,” Josiah said, grinning and standing quietly. “Am I being good?”

Sienna silently pressed his head down. “Close your eyes. It’s time to wash your hair. Be careful not to get water in your eyes.”

The next day, Josiah collected Sienna from the TV station. They planned to return to the Flynn residence that evening. Miranda, thrilled by the news of Sienna’s pregnancy, had insisted Josiah bring her home.

With the recording still two days away, Sienna was busy rehearsing. Josiah waited outside the rehearsal room. When the door opened, he looked for Sienna.

“Josiah!” Chelsea suddenly appeared, running toward him with open arms. “Were you looking for me?”

Josiah calmly stepped back, looking past her. “I’m looking for Sienna.”

Chelsea frowned, but Josiah had already reached Sienna, taking her hand. “Are you tired? How are you feeling?”

He thought Sienna should rest at home, given her pregnancy. But Sienna disagreed. “I’ll be careful and avoid strenuous work. Lying around at home would be bad for the delivery.”

Josiah, having no choice, agreed. Sienna said, “I’m not tired. I’ll go change. Please wait a minute.”

“Alright,” Josiah replied.

After Sienna left, Chelsea pouted at Josiah. “I was talking to you. Why are you ignoring me?”

Josiah responded nonchalantly, “Is there something you need?”

“We had fun the other day. Let’s go out again tonight.”

Josiah chuckled. “Why would I go out with you?”

Chelsea looked surprised. “If you spent more time with me, you might like me. I’m no worse than Sienna.”

“You’re not as beautiful as she is.”

Chelsea paused, then retorted, “There are a million ways to be beautiful.”

Josiah nodded, unshaken. “That’s true. But I just like her type.”

Chelsea was stunned, speechless.

Sienna emerged after changing. Josiah smiled, walking toward her and putting his arm around her shoulders. “Lean on me. It’ll save your energy.”

Chelsea glared at the couple, enviously biting her lip. “You just wait! I’m not giving up!”

Sienna looked at Chelsea, then at Josiah. “She doesn’t seem happy. Shouldn’t you comfort her?”

Josiah laughed. “Please spare me. I only said a few words to her, and she took a photo of me without my noticing.”

Sienna pouted. “You two seem so cozy.”

“Not at all!” Josiah placed his hand on her belly. “I swear, if I’m ever unfaithful to you, may I be forever single.”

Sienna’s heart pounded. She playfully patted his mouth. “Mr. Flynn, have you put honey in your mouth today?”

“Have I? I’m not sure. Why don’t you try it?” He leaned closer to her lips.

“Stop! There are too many people watching us!”

“I won’t stop!”

At the Flynn residence, Miranda waited eagerly at the door. “Sienna!”

“Grandma.”

“You’ve lost so much weight.” Miranda looked at Josiah. “How are you taking care of her? She’s so skinny! Aren’t you feeding her?”

“Grandma…” Josiah stammered.

Howard chuckled. “Well, it looks like we’ve dropped a level in family status.”

Miranda glared at her grandsons. “Can either of you get pregnant?” Helping Sienna inside, she cautioned, “Sienna, take it easy. You have to be careful.”

Miranda was cautious; their family had few descendants. After two grandsons, she was finally going to have great-grandchildren.

Howard looked at his brother. “Now that Sienna is pregnant, what are you going to do?”

“I’m making plans,” Josiah said softly, smiling. “In fact, I had plans even before Sienna got pregnant. I ordered a ring, but it hasn’t arrived yet. Once it does, I’ll need your and Grandma’s help…”

An engagement ceremony would require their family's attendance—both for Josiah’s support and to honor Sienna.

Howard readily agreed. Josiah lowered his voice. “Howard, what about your wedding with Yvette…?”

Their marriage plans had been put on hold by Bobby’s arrival. Howard said, “Whether we marry or not, I will follow her wishes.” He always deferred to her.

Josiah wondered if Howard truly loved Yvette. He hadn’t doubted it before, but now, despite Howard’s kindness, something seemed missing.

Knowing it would be awkward to discuss love between men, Josiah changed the subject. “How’s Bobby’s mother doing?”

Howard remained calm. “The bandages have been removed, but she’s lost her sight. We’re contacting doctors to see if surgery is an option.” He knew he couldn’t stay with Rosie forever; he’d have to face Yvette.

“Please hurry,” Josiah urged. “Yvette is upset.”

“I know,” Howard replied.

At the dining table, Miranda fed Bobby and offered Sienna more food. “Thank you, Grandma,” Sienna said.

Howard’s phone buzzed. It was Hervey. “Howard, Rosie has run away!”