Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 27

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“Why call her? Just to hear her say no need again? Josiah thought. He wasn’t into masochism and definitely didn’t want to set himself up disappointment.

Zach and the others exchanged glances. After Josiah’s comment, they figured it was better to keep their mouths shut.

After seven, Sienna told the nurse quietly, Til step out for a bit. I’ll be in the outer room. Just call me if you need anything?

“Alright,” the nurse nodded.

Sienna grabbed her backpack and headed outside.

Meanwhile, Josiah and the others had finished eating. Chester and James were gone, leaving only Zach to discuss business matters with Josiah.

Sienna walked straight into the kitchen without looking their way, She pulled out a lunchbox from her backpack containing boiled corn and hard- bailed eggs.

The eggs were ready to eat once peeled, but the cold corn was tough to bite into. So, she popped it in the microwave for three minutes. When she took it out, it felt scalding hot. “Ouch, that’s hot she exclaimed,

Just then, Josiah entered to grab some water. He pretended not to notice as he filled his cup and turned away, while Sienna was busy munching on

her com

“This is all she’s having for dinner? Lunch was better, at least there was a sandwich and some carrot sticks, Josiah thought, eyeing her coolly. “Sienna, you eat like a bird.”

“What?” Sienna looked up, puzzled, but he was already walking away. She went back to nibbling on her corn. He really dislikes me–even eating corn is a problem, she thought, feeling speechless.

Later that night, Sienna kept watch by the bed. Failing to argue with her, Josiah settled on the couch nearby. They both avoided deep sleep. Even when fatigue hit, they only allowed themselves shallow naps

Suddenly, the monhor let out a piercing alarm.

Sienna jumped up from her chair and grabbed Miranda’s hand. “What’s wrong, Mirandar

“What’s happening?” Josiah rushed over from the couch.

They both glanced at the monitor and realized something was off. The blood oxygen saturation line had turned red.

“Call a doctor!” Josiah shouted.

“Got it.” Sienna pressed the call button. At the same time, Josiah dashed out, yelling for help.

In less than a minute, the medical staff arrived.

“Family, please step outside for a moment,” the nurse said, pulling the curtain around the bed to shield the scene from them. They were about to start an emergency procedure, and it was not something the family should witness.

Sienna nor Josial moved. They stood just outside the curtain,

the airway, Use the

thick. It won’t

solution to thin

no use. There’s too much mucus built

dark and intense as lils mind raced with thoughts about what to

n!” Sienna suddenly announced, yanking back the curtain and rushing to

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reached out to grab her but

in here? Family members, please leave!”

a shot!” Sienna shouted, urgency in her voice. She didn’t wait

to the

don’t cause trouble!” Josiah called after her. But it was already too late for him or the doctor to

beating

stop her.

shock. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing–Sienna was actually using

airway

stall were taken aback.

moment, even the medical

cleared the phlegm and quickly looked up at

the nurse said, holding up a trash bin and

breath, she asked, “How about meet Does it help?” She could tell she had removed some of the blockage but wasn’t sure if

pointing at the monitor. “The oxygen level

lease step outside.”

is clear none Let’s p prepare the medication. Family members,

let out a big sigh

down, she saw

It’s all good. Sienna whispered, holding Miranda’s

couldn’t speak. Her throat let out a muffled sound, and warm tears started to

eyes quickly reddened as she realized what that meant. “Don’t cry, Miranda. I’m

Miranda slowly released her

relief flooding through her. It hadn’t been long, but the stress had

to freshen up, she thought, ready to pull back the bed curtain. Just then, an arm reached out to

“Aren’t you going to the bathroom?

into the bathroom, with Josiah following closely behind. She felt a bit scared after her reckless act just now. So, as she

reached out

straightening up and pulling away from him.