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.

with panic. “Ah!” she cried out, her

Is she crazy again? It’s been so long since

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

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as he released her wrist. I let go. Don’t

her eyes filled with

step back.”

ious steps away.

it

elevator doors opened just then, and Sienna darted inside, furiously pressing

breath, “Come

“Sienna!” Josiah said.

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

elevator descended to the first floor, and Sienna stepped out trembling, She didn’t stop. She couldn’t. Fear spurred her forward, terrified that

her head down, rushing blindly ahead until she collided

back. Instinctively, she apologized. Im

at her, a familiar

head snapped up at the sound of his voice Recognition dawned, followed by disbelief. “Cedric…

brows knitting together in

Her face was pale,

What are you afraid of? Is

Sienna’s emotions were all over the place, despite

her eyes reddened, and tears began to form,

he said, “Come with me. I won’t hurt you.

Sienna nodded shakily.

go,” he

led the way, guiding her into the utility room on the first Boor. 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 calling you?” he called

heard his voice, and her face paled even

thousand questions in his mind, but he didn’t dare ask. He feared that if he did, it

later, Josiah, unable

the lobby,

stepping outside himself. He

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as overwhelming

gently. “How about I step out and take a quick look? Will you wait for me