Chapter 179
He only confirmed that the lady was indeed Meredith the moment he noticed the hands that were dancing around the piano keys were covered in scars. Squinting his eyes to take a careful look at the child next to her, Josiah realized that she was Nia.
The mother and daughter’s hands were moving across the black and white keys in harmony. They would even exchange glances with each other. It was a scene that warmed the hearts of many in the crowd. Hitting his arms excitedly, Josiah’s grandmother exclaimed, “Did you hear that? That song sounds absolutely lovely. The little angel sure is gifted.” Josiah replied, “Yeah.” “Sigh, if only had a great-granddaughter as talented as her.” She then started shaking Josiah’s arms. “Josiah, hurry up and give me a great-grandchild, hmm? Please, I’m begging you.” His grandmother’s words only made him feel even more suffocated.
It was obvious that the child had inherited Meredith’s gift in music. It was a pity that the child…was not his.
He was suddenly reminded of the paternity test results.
“Grandma, let’s go now.” Josiah turned around, wanting to leave.
Josiah’s grandmother immediately stopped him from leaving. “What’s wrong? Why are you leaving when it’s such a good performance?” “We’re not even related to the kid. What’s there to see about it?” Josiah sounded annoyed. “Even if the child is not ours, she is indeed gifted. If you know nothing, then leave. I’ll stay and watch.”
“Okay, I’ll really be leaving then.”
“Every time that I mention Meredith and you’d get unhappy. Let me tell you, Josiah Shelby, I am more upset than you are!” Josiah’s grandmother yelled furiously. Right then, Meredith and Nia’s performance came to an end. Both of them exchanged a look at each other and held their hands together before getting up from the chair. Josiah put his arms around his grandmother’s shoulders and quickly turned his grandmother to face him. Walking her out from the crowd, he softened his voice and begged for forgiveness. “I’m sorry Grandma, it’s my bad. Please don’t be mad anymore.”
“I still want to continue watching the performance. Don’t push me!”
“The performance had already ended. It’s time for us to go home now.” Josiah forcefully brought his grandmother to the mall’s entrance. After seeing her getting into the car, he then said to the driver, “Send grandma back home first. Drive safely.”
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