Chapter 73
Sienna was stunned, not sure what Miranda meant. “Grandma,” Sienna swallowed hard and asked uncertainly, “What kind of ‘like’do you mean?”
“Oh. Sienna” Miranda set down her soup bowl with a smile. “What other kind of like’is there! Of course, it’s the kind between a man and a woman. Then she added, “I mean, did you like him the way you used to like Josiah?”
Sienna was a bit confused, “Grandma, why do you ask?” She thought Miranda might misunderstand something because Cedric brought her home. She laughed and shook her head.
“There’s nothing between us. We just bumped into each other on the way, and he kindly offered to give me a lift, that’s all”
“More than that, right? Miranda pointed out. “At your birthday party, didn’t you both chat and laugh a lot! 1 think you two really hit it off.
“Grandma.” Sienna was both amused and frustrated. “What are you talking about? There’s nothing going
Miranda assumed Sienna was just being shy, so she toned down her expression. “I think he’s a good guy and he seems interested in you. Be honest with me, do you like him even a little bit?”
“What?” Sienna couldn’t even maister a laugh this time. Miranda didn’t seem to be joking, and there was a lot of meaning in her words. Sienna frowned slightly: “Grandma. I don’t quite understand what you mean”
Miranda sighed as she dabbed the corner of her mouth with a napkin. Her eyes were filled with deep affection for Sienna. “I just want to find you a good match, dear. Cedric’s a decent guy who comes from a good family.
“But most importantly, it’s about whether you like him.”
“Grandma!” Sienna was shocked, her face turning pale. She shook her head repeatedly. “Quit joking around. How could that even be possible?” She had never thought about being with Cedric She didn’t think of herself as a good match for him.
“Who said I’m joking?” Miranda frowned. “I would never joke about your future. I’m seriously considering this for you?
“Grandma,” Sienna was at a loss for words. She found it ridiculous for her to be with Cedric
“I know” Miranda waved her hand dismissively, “You’re just thinking you’re not good enough, right?”
‘That’s the truth, Sienna thought silently.
“Don’t worry.” Miranda said, unconcerned, “As long as you like him, you’re more than good enough. As an adopted member of our family, who would dare look down on you?”
As she continued, her eyes turned red, “It’s the Flynn family that owes you. I just need to see you settled and happy before I can relax.“
“Grandma,” Sienna felt overwhelmed. “I really don’t need
“You do. Miranda was very stubborn, insisting, “Last time you chose someone yourself, and Josiah told me how it went. That’s on me. This time, I’ll personally select a good match for you.”
Sienna was speechless, unsure what to say. Whatever Miranda thought, it didn’t matter. There was absolutely nothing between her and Cedric, and there never would be.
“I’ve got my own plans for this, Miranda assured her. “I’m just letting you know so you won’t worry,” Miranda stood up. “It’s late. I’m going back to
my room
“Til walk with you back, Sienna said, standing up and taking Miranda’s arm.
At that moment, Josiah came over carrying a tray with a bowl of soup.
“It took you that long to get a bowl of soup?” Miranda gave Josiah an annoyed look and released Sienna “No need for you to see me off. Drink your soup and be good.”
“Okay, Grandma“
“Good girl” Miranda chuckled and turned to go upstairs.
Meanwhile, Josiah set down the tray without looking at Sienna. “Drink up.”
“Okay,” Now alone with him. Sienna felt very awkward, her mind replaying the scene of lain kissing her last night. Flustered, she picked up the bowl
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of soup and took a big gulp. “Ah!” Suddenly, Sienna cried out in surprise.
“What’s wrong?” Josiali’s eyes widened as he stood up quickly, crossing the room to her side in one
stride.
“Mmm,” Sienna held her mouth, her face flushed red, tears welling in her eyes.
“Did you burn yourself?” Josiah realized
what had
happened and gently held her cheeks. “What are you waiting for? Spit it out!”
But Sienna had already swallowed it. The hot soup burned as it went down her throat, making her chest hurt. Her expression became more pained.
“Are you an idiot?” Josiah said with a frown, “Why did you swallow something so hot?”
Sienna put her hand over her mouth, unable to speak. She didn’t know it was so hot. Besides, the soup was made with rare ingredients. Having lived through hard times for years, she had developed a habit of not wasting anything
Looking at her teary eyes, with an innocent and wronged expression, Josiah’s heart suddenly softened collapsing a lile. “Does it hurt a lot?”
Tearfully, Sienna nodded. The soup must have been simmering on the stove, so it was very hot.
“Come with me!” Josiah grabbed her hand and led her into the kitchen. While opening the fridge, he told Sienna, “Open your mouth!”
Sienna covered her mouth in confusion, her eyes wide open. She didn’t know why she needed to open her mouth.
“Hurry up!” Turning around to see her standing still, Josiah got anxious, reached out, and gently pinched her cheeks, easily making her open her
mouth.
Before Sienna could protest, he suddenly popped a piece of ice into her mouth.
Her cheeks puffed up instantly, like a little bun. Josiah held back a laugh, “Wait here!”
was still s
standing there, with ice in her mouth. She was very obedient and quiet.
He let go, turned away, but quickly came back. Sienna was
“Still standing“” Josiah took a few steps closer, pulled out a chair, and gently pushed her shoulders to make her sit down. “Didn’t you think to sit yourself?
He spoke while unwrapping the medicine box. Sienna glanced over, not quite understanding, and couldn’t speak with her mouth full,
“It’s a burn spray, Josiah explained, guessing her thoughts as he finished with the box, pointing at her mouth. “I’ll spray inside your mouth once it doesn’t hurt as much.”
Sienna blinked, feeling a bit surreal that Josiah was so nice to her.
“Feeling any beter? Does it still hurt?” He asked, pointing at the trash can nearby, “If it doesn’t hurt too much now, spit it out. The ice is just temporary relief. We need to use the spray.”
Sienna nodded in a daze, turned to the side, and spat out the ice.
“Come on, open your mouth,” Josiah said, holding up the spray and lifting his chin towards her.
“Ouch,” Sienna winced, her voice shaky from the pain. “I’ll do it myself”
“You can’t see where to spray. Be good, open your mouth.”
Josiah wouldn’t give it to her, leaving Sienna with no choice but to tilt her head back and open her mouth, revealing her neat teeth and her soft tongue. Everything was so culc.
Josiah’s Adarn’s apple bobbed intensely as he held her chin with one hand and the spray with the other, soothing her gendy. The medicine’s bitter, bear with it, okay?”
“Mmm-”
