Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 102

Josiah stood quietly on the side, watching, a pang of melancholy washing over him.

He hadn’t expected Sienna and Howard to share such a deep bol From what he remembered, Howard always cherished Sienna. Howard was a kind man, kind to everyone, in fact,

It made perfect sense for Sienna to hold 11oward in such high regard. After all, when she caused that child to die back then. she must have been heartbroken, even if her relationship with Yette had always been less than ideal

Back then, my mind was consumed by guilt toward Howard. I never once considered her perspective. But now, thinking about it is meaningless, he wondered.

As they left the hospital room, Josiah noticed her eyes were swollen from crying “Wait here,” he said softly. Til get a cold pack from the nurse. It’ll help with the swelling”

Her eyes were so red and puffy that she could barely keep them open. Going out like this would only draw attention.

“Thank you,” Sienna murmured, her voice distant, her nod barely perceptible.

But the moment Josiah turned away, it was like she snapped back to reality. Without hesitation, she spun on her heel and made a beeline for the hospital exit.

She had made up her mind. Yvette hadn’t lied. Howard was awake now, and Josiah admired him deeply.

He wouldn’t stay with Yvette any longer, not if it risked Howard misunderstanding the situation. That was why Josiah needed her back in his life. He needed a shield,

“So that’s why he’s been acting so differently lately, going out of his way to be kind, to care, she thought. Just the thought of it made her shudder uncontrollably.

It had been years since she’d felt this kind of dread. That suffocating despair of being trapped in a loveless marriage came rushing back, like a drowning person flailing for air, fighting against the inevitable.

When Josiah returned with the cold pack, Sienna was gone.

“Where is she?” he asked the nurse urgently.

“That young woman? She just left. Not long ago, she might still be nearby…” she added.

Before the nurse could finish, Josiah turned on his heel and sprimed toward the exit. His long strides quickly closed the distance, and just as he reached the doors, he saw her.

“Siennal” he called out

Her heart sank at the sound of his voice. She froze momentarily before glancing back. There he was, his brows furrowed, running toward her. At that moment, fear surged within her, nearly paralyzing her.

“Sienna” Josiah reached out, catching her wrist in a firm grip. With a pull, he yanked her closer, misjudging his strength.

She stumbled, her body colliding with his chest.

pupils dilated with panic. “Ah!” she cried

long since I last saw her

go” she screamed, her voice shaking uncontrollably. “Let go

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quickly, lifting his hands in surrender as he released her wrist. I

him, her eyes filled with mistrust.

I’ll step back.” he said,

ious steps away.

off, and it left him no

doors opened just then, and Sienna darted

muttered under her breath, “Come

“Sienna!” Josiah said.

his eyes. Josiah was a second oo late, and all he could

out trembling, She didn’t stop. She couldn’t. Fear spurred her forward, terrified that

head down, rushing blindly ahead until

she gasped, stumbling back. Instinctively,

bumped into looked down at

his voice Recognition

me,” Cedric said, his brows knitting together in worry. “What’s going

way Sienna was trembling. Her face was pale, and her lips lacked color. She looked

you afraid of? Is someone chasing you?”

over the place, despite her best

reddened, and tears began

voice, he said, “Come with me.

Sienna nodded shakily.

let’s go,” he

She was in the room and he slipped inside quickly. “Sienna. Josiah came running from the elevator, his sharp features twisted with concern as he scanned the area. “Sienna? Where are you? Can you hear me

Sienna heard his voice, and her

dare ask. He feared that if he did, it might

moments later, Josiah, unable to find

the lobby,

cautiously stepping outside himself. He noticed that Sienna seemed to

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not as overwhelming

tried gently. “How about I step out and take a quick