Chapter 206

Suzy turned around and walked out of the flower vines, went through the gate, and returned to the backyard. It was late at night, and the whole yard was quiet. Only the lanterns under the corridor were gently swayed by the wind. Suzy looked back at the closed wooden door behind her. Instead of returning to the guest room, she walked toward the front yard. The light was still on in Josiah’s room, so Suzy knocked on the door lightly. She soon heard a loud voice coming from inside, “Come in!” Suzy pushed in the door and smiled. “You’re not asleep, Grandpa?” Josiah was leaning on the reclining chair, listening to the music. Then, he sat up and turned off the gramophone before glancing at her and saying angrily, “I drank too much tea, so I’m not sleepy!” Suzy sighed. “So you weren’t waiting for me, nor did you want to see me. I’m heading back to sleep now.” She turned around and wanted to go out. Before she put her hand on the door, she heard the old man shout, “Come back this instant