Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 101

The elevator reached the top floor, and the receptionist left after escorting Sienna. She made her way to the CEO’s office on her own

When she entered, Josiah was still busy.

“You’re here?” Josiah glanced up at her and said, “Let me finish up quickly. Have a seat for now.”

“Alright, she nodded.

Sienna sat down on the sofa and lowered her head, noticing a brwn paper package on the coffee table. It looked familiar.

Wait a second… isn’t this just like the one Yvette was holding earlier? Could it be the same thing inside? she wondered.

“Figured it out by the smell?” Josiah’s voice broke her train of thought. She hadn’t even realized he had finished working and walked over.

He gestured toward the brown package. “Go ahead, and open it.

““Huh?” Sienna furrowed her brows slightly, not making a move.

“Hey,” Josiah smirked, clearly expecting this moment. “What’s wrong? Afraid I’d poison you or something? Relax It’s something you like.”

As soon as the package was opened, a sweet and tangy aroma waffed out. It was hawthorn candy.

Sienna’s eyes flickered. Just as she thought, it was the same as the one Yvette had.

“Don’t just stare at it” Josiah nudged the package closer to her. “Try some. I remember you used to like it, didn’t you?”

‘Have I ever eaten hawthorn candy in front of him?‘ she wonderel

“Yeah, Josiah mused for a second. “Back then, you were eating hawthorn strip. This is made from the same fruit, so I figured you’d like it too. I got it just for you”

Just for me?’ she wondered. Sienna silently repeated the words to herself. “No, more likely, he bought it just for Yvette

If she hadn’t bumped into Yvette earlier, maybe Sienna would’ve believed him. After all, Josiah genuinely didn’t like sour- sweet snacks like this,

He really cared about Yvette, so much so that even small treats like this weren’t overlooked.

“Why aren’t you eating” Josiah held the package in front of her for what felt like forever, but she still didn’t move.

the package and set it on the coffee table. Her fingertips trembled ever so slightly. “So, why did you call me here in such a rush?

a hand and tapped his forehead lightly. “That’s

up and added, “Come on.

suit jacket, and picked up his car keys. “I’ll explain the details on

gestured toward the brown package on the table. “Don’t forget to bring it. You can snack on it during the

“Alright, sure,” she nodded.

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private elevator to the break room and headed straight to the underground parking lot. Once inside the

taking you to the ospital. Howard has woken up. I’ll take you

it wasn’t entirely an act. Even hearing the news

up?” she

for a few days now, Since

great!” Sienna’s fingers dug into her palms, her joy

like his own sister, doesn’t have to spend his life lying

tightly, her excitement causing

and spoke softly. “Don’t get too anxious. Howard… doesn’t

from Howard to avoid shocking him right after he woke up. Back when

keep everything under wraps until Howard’s

would tell him.

No like

put

a deeper, hidden truth behind Yvette’s so–called

the key to that

Howard’s awake, does this mean the truth is finally about to

her tremble even more. Unlike Josiah, Howard was the kindest and most reasonable member of the Flynn family. If anyone would get to the bottom of

that he frowned. “Don’t

to her four years of

scoffed internally, her expression calm and clear–eyed. “Don’t

there to fear? Four years have passed, and I am not the same girl

without any evidence, she had remained powerless to defend herself even after

day, my innocence will be

came to a stop outside the hospital. He stepped

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