Chapter 256


    Joshua lifted his gaze and nced in the direction where Luna and Theo had walked off from, their


    hands still intertwined. They had known each other for just a few minutes, yet they held hands like a


    couple would!


    Joshua could not help but frown at the sight.


    “Joshua… Did you really not see anything? “ asked Alice tentatively as they made their way down the


    stairs, her hand still clutching his arm.


    Joshua stared nkly ahead. “What do you think?“


    Alice bit her lip and remained silent. After a moment, she said, “Actually, I— “


    “I know, “ Joshua gently interrupted her. “I know that you’re trying to take revenge on Luna for kidnapping


    your kids, but this will be the first andst time, Alice.“


    He let out a deep sigh before continuing, “If you’re still holding a grudge against her, you shouldn’t have


    asked me to let her out. Now that we’ve released her, you shouldn’t be trying to take revenge on her.“ His


    voice was low and solemn.


    Alice chewed her lip nervously. “Alright, I won’t let this happen again.“


    She would be more careful next time.


    Joshua could tell she was upset. He sighed and gently patted her hand. “I know that you’re still the kind


    and thoughtful woman I used to know, so don’t do this ever again.“


    The two then walked out of the art gallery and were met with fresh air. Joshua lifted his head to gaze at


    the city lights that blinked in the distance. “I’ll ask Lucas to send you home.“


    Alice paused for a moment and said with a tone of slight displeasure, “Do you have to work overtime


    tonight?“


    “Yes, “ murmured Joshua as he rubbed his eyebrows with an air of exhaustion. “I have a meeting tonight


    with some foreignpanies.“


    “You’ve been working overtime for two nights in a row now, “ Alice protested. She bit her bottom lip and


    tugged his arm in an attempt to coax him. “We haven’t managed to spend time together ever since I


    returned…“


    “It’s not like we’re ever going to be separated again in the future, so why are you so worried?“ Joshua


    stroked her hair gently before he gestured at someone in the distance.


    Lucas drove the car over. “Let’s go, Mrs. Lynch.“


    Alice was reluctant to leave, but she had no other choice. She got into the car and said to Joshua, “Try to


    come home as soon as you can, darling.“


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    Joshua nodded and waved at her. “Sleep early tonight.“


    Lucas started the car and drove off, leaving Joshua standing at the entrance of the art gallery as he


    stared off in the direction of the retreating vehicle. There was a twinge of sadness in his heart.


    The Luna he knew would not have done what she did.


    No matter how much hatred she harbored, she would not have ruined someone’s artwork to get revenge


    against someone else. Moreover, Theo Allen was her favorite artist, and ‘The Girl with the Kite’ was his


    most famous painting.


    Joshua was confused. This woman had turned from a kind,passionate art fanatic into a revenge-


    seeking maniac. Could six years change someone that much? “I ‘ve loved all of your paintings ever since


    the first one. I’m such a huge fan!“ A familiar voice pulled Joshua back to reality.


    Joshua tilted his head and caught sight of the woman in a flowing white dress walking side by side with


    Theo.


    The strands of her long hair fluttered with the gentle night breeze. The dim street lights illuminated the


    awestruck look in her eyes. “I ‘ve always wanted to be as talented an artist as you.“


    Her expression amused Theo. “It’s my pleasure to have a fan like you.“ He nced at his watch and said


    to Luna, “It’s gettingte now. Why don’t I give you a ride home?“


    Luna wanted to decline his offer, but when she turned around, she caught a glimpse of the tall silhouette


    that stood under a street light. It was Joshua.


    He stood there motionless, his shadow long, slender, and somewhat mncholic. Although she could


    not make out his face, she could feel his gaze on her.


    She turned back to face Theo and gave him a polite smile. “I’d appreciate that, thank you.”


    Theo took her to his car, and the two departed in the direction of Anne’s house.


    With an air of displeasure, Joshua lit a cigarette. Then, after taking a few puffs, he put it out and got into


    his own car. He started the engine and left in the same direction as Theo’s car.