Chapter 327
Oneida stood rooted to the spot, her gaze fixed in Jackson’s fering figure. Just then her phone started to ring The shrill tone echoed throughout the empty hall, winding particularly grating Oneida dido pick up at Brit. After a moment’s pause, she finally pulled her phone out of her pocket. On the seen flashed the number belonging to Samuel
Samuel was her unde. Truth be told, she hadn’t seen any of her cles in quite some time. These three ureles of hers were always jet–setting, too caught up in their busy lives to get together. So most of Oneida’s interactions with her uncles took place over the phone, catching up in brief chats Of course, Onida hadn’t shared the latest drama of her life with thern. If she did, knowing their temperaments, they’d probably show up on her doorstep, ready to stand up for her in an instant.
But now. Samuel calling could mean he was just checking in on her like he always did. Oneida tapped her finger on the screen, accepting the call.
“Ida” His deep, distant voice came through the phone, tinged with a pleasant raspy quality.
“Uncle Samuel, Oneida called out to him without even thinking.
Samuel instantly noticed the distracted tone in Oneida’s voice and frowned, asking, “What’s wrong? Who’s made my Sweet Ida upset?”
Oneida responded with the same nonchalance she always had, preferring not to unload her burdens on him. “Nothing… just feeling a bit tired.”
“Tired, you say…” Samuel mused, his voice tinged with concern. “Well, what are we to do, Ida? I had planned today…
Hearing this, Oneida immediately pressed, “Uncle Samuel, what plans did you have today?”
“Well,” Samuel continued in his calm and cool voice, “your Uncle Charles and Uncle Jacob are both in Jeahron. We three brothers have finally managed to get together, so we thought we’d call you to join us. You still haven’t met your third uncle Jacob.”
Oneida’s eyes flickered at the news. These past months, all three of them had been consumed by their own hectic worlds. Top dogs in their respective fields, their schedules barely allowed them any free time. It was rare for the trio to be in the same city at the same time. And today, of all days, they were all in Jeahron. Oneida had indeed never met her third uncle Jacob, and now she might have the chance.
“But if you’re feeling tired…” Samuel’s voice trailed off with a hint of reluctance.
“I’m not that tired,” Oneida quickly clarified. She gripped her phone tighter, her gaze inadvertently scanning the stairs. At this moment, Jackson might be taking Cece to the doctor. If that were the case, meeting her uncles would be a better option. Being around them was far better than lingering alone in Garrison Mansion. Plus, she hadn’t seen her uncles in such a long time; meeting Jacob was something she looked forward to. However, she remembered that Jackson had asked her to wait so they could talk. Oneida’s lips curled into a cryptic, cold smile. She had the right not to talk. With that thought, her eagerness to meet her uncles grew stronger.
“Uncle Samuel, it’s been too long since I’ve seen you guys. Today’s a rare opportunity, so I definitely want to join you,” Oneida maintained her composure, even imbuing her voice with a hint of excitement. She spoke with the zest of a young girl.
Hearing the cheer in her voice, Samuel’s usually icy demeanor couldn’t help but warm a fraction. Oneida always brought him joy. “Great, then it’s a plan. I’ll come to pick you up myself.
08:34 Mon, BC V
