Chapter 78: Noah Who Had Been Convulsing on the Ground Moments

In a flash, Noah—who had been convulsing on the ground moments before—leapt up with a burst of energy. He threw his small hands in the air. “Hooray!” Then he launched himself straight back into Sienna’s embrace. Sienna was stunned. ‘How did he bounce back so fast? This… feels like a setup.’

Noticing her hesitation, Noah wrapped his plump arms around her neck. “Mommy, Uncle Sebastian said my twitching is all in my head,” he explained quickly. “If I take medicine, I’ll get better slowly. You promised. You can’t go back on your word now. We’re going to the amusement park! Grown-ups can’t break promises. They can’t teach kids to lie either.”

What could she say? Sienna gently pinched his soft cheeks. “You clever little thing. Fine. I promised, so I’ll keep it. We’ll go. But from now on, you have to be strong, okay? You’re tough. You won’t let a little mind-trick beat you.”

“Okay! I’ll listen to Mommy!” Noah beamed, his smile pure sunshine.

Nearby, Sebastian watched, impressed. Their plan actually worked. They’d tricked her into agreeing! His brother did know how to charm a woman. After 28 years, he was finally unleashing his skills on someone like Sienna. Sebastian quickly slid back into the driver’s seat, playing his part. Lucas opened the car door like a true gentleman. “After you, Ms. Bennett.” Sienna carried Noah inside and settled in the back. She almost told Lucas to sit up front, but then she saw the tall stack of files there. The words died in her throat.

Fine. At least Noah was between them. She buckled her own seatbelt, then helped Noah with his. “Good boys always wear seatbelts,” she instructed. “It’s a rule. It keeps you safe.” Her tone left no room for argument. Lucas silently fastened his own belt. Even Sebastian, in the driver’s seat, clicked his without a word. The car began to glide forward, heading for the amusement park. Then Sienna spotted it. A small trash bin held a clump of crimson flowers. “Why are there flowers in here?” she asked curiously.

The air in the car instantly tightened. Three voices answered at once.

“From a business partner.”

“An admirer sent them.”

“My school gave them to me.”

Lucas, Sebastian, and Noah had all spoken. Sienna blinked, confused. Whose flowers were they? It was a simple question, so why did everything suddenly feel so awkward? Lucas smoothly changed the subject. “Not important. Look what we got for you. See if you like it.” He pulled something out and handed it to her. Sienna took it. It was a mask. Not just any mask… it was a Peppa Pig mask! “You bought this for me?” she asked, utterly surprised. What was going through Lucas’s mind? Was this his idea of romance?