Chapter 81: Sienna Attempted to Distract Noah with Conversation

Sienna attempted to distract Noah with conversation. He slumped against the armrest and fell asleep instantly. The boy who’d been begging to ride the Ferris wheel was now completely conked out. She felt tricked. She considered shaking him awake, but Lucas stopped her.

“Let him rest. His seizures drain all his energy.”

Lucas was even making excuses for him now. Sienna sat back, saying nothing. The Ferris wheel climbed steadily, offering a sweeping view of Kingsport. Pairs of birds swooped past the windows, setting a romantic scene. Sienna barely glanced at the view. She focused on her phone, ignoring Lucas completely. He frowned, watching her. “Ms. Bennett, you’re missing the stunning cityscape. Staring at your screen that long strains your eyes.”

“It’s just a standard city view. Nothing special,” she replied without looking up.

His brows furrowed. Weren’t women supposed to love Ferris wheels? Why was she so uninterested?

“What does interest you, then?” he murmured.

“Drifting. Skydiving,” she answered, crossing her legs while still scrolling.

His heart jumped. Those were extreme sports he’d never tried. The conversation died there. As the Ferris wheel rose, other couples were cuddling or kissing. But him? Noah, pretending to sleep, mouthed silent words to Lucas. “Daddy, fifteen minutes left! Fix this! Now!” Lucas’s expression darkened. He refused to waste this chance. Watching Sienna ignore him for her phone, what could he do? Then an idea struck. He pulled out his phone and texted Sebastian after a quick wink at Noah.

“Execute the Ferris wheel plan.”

Sienna was reviewing the Ember Hotel report from Miles. Suddenly, the carriage jolted violently. “Aah!” Screams erupted as women clung to their partners. Lucas braced to catch Sienna in the panic. But she remained perfectly calm. Instead, she pocketed her phone and shielded the sleeping Noah on the seat. Is she even human? He stared, stunned. The carriage shook again. More terrified screams followed. But Sienna stayed composed. Lucas’s face fell. Is she always this unshakable? Was this all for nothing? He never failed.

During another shake, he moved beside her. “Don’t be scared. I’m here.” He wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her close.

“Who said I was scared?” She recoiled at his touch, startled.