Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 121

Josiah observed her expression carefully and hesitantly reached out, trying to grab her hand. However, Sienna dodged ham

again

“Sienna“” he said.

A flicker of frustration ignited in Josial’s eyes, sharp as a piercing blue flame. “Do you have any idea how ungrateful you’re being? Do you think I’m trying to hurt your

“No… Sienna shook her head, raising her bandageil handl slightly

In the short time Josiah had been gone, she had already wrapped her hand with a handkerchief, albeit hastily. She was much

calmer now.

Looking at Josiah’s face, darkened by anger, she spoke evenly, bee tone polite but distant. “It just looks worse than it is. Really, I’m fine. Thank you for helping me

Her detachment only made Josiah pause. Being turned down again and again should’ve angered him further, but strangely. he felt no rage, just a sense of helplessness.

Yet, he refused to leave.

“Cut the small talk. I’ve already stepped in, so there’s no way In leaving you here alone.” He suddenly stopped and glanced at her pointedly.

“Where’s Cedric Isn’t he your boyfriend? Where is he in a moment like this?” he asked.

Sienna stayed silent. She couldn’t explain. Cedric wasn’t her real boyfriend. She couldn’t expect him to act like one.

Josiah lifted his chin. “Call Cedric. Tell him to come pick you up

Sienna hesitated.

“Now,” Josiah ordered, his tone firm, his brows furrowing in impatience. “You’ve got two choices. Either you leave with me, or Cedric gets here right away.

Between the two, Sienna would obviously pick the latter.

“Fine,” she said reluctantly. Under Josiah’s relentless gaze, she pulled her phone out of her bag and dialed Cedric’s number.

“Hello?” Cedric picked up almost immediately, his voice warm and unmistakably happy. “Sienna? What’s up

From his voice, she could sense Cedric’s delight. Feeling a little guilty, Sienna forced herself to speak. “Where are you right now? Can you come pick me up?”

“Of course,” Cedric replied without hesitation. “Where are you? I’ll be there right away

near the main

said quickly. “Wait for me. I’ll be

“Okay,” Sienna nodded.

you, afraid that Josiah might catch on. Couples weren’t supposed to be overly

each other, after all.

she turned to Josiah. “Cedric will be

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with a crag nod. He pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and trok a

blinked. He isn’t leaving? she

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exhaled a slow ring of smoke efore

surprised her. Josiah, who was always so

more was that

jogged up to

was startled. It had only been a few minutes since

was already at Mousea House, Cedric explained, still catching his breath. He had been dining with some clients, but as

sorry for interrupting your work,

fine, Cedric replied easily. “Work will always

out an impatient sigh, cutting their conversation short.

matters here?”

the chance to say anything. Why’s Josiah here? And with Stenna? Does this mean he still

time,” Josiah said curtly, flicking ash from his cigarette and pointing

Sienna, examining her hand. The sight of it made him wince. He

hadn’t even noticed Sienna’s hand was

tugged on his sleeve. Why is he blaming himself for this?‘ he

afraid of hurting her. “Where’s the injury? How did it happen?

right hand and held it out to

You’ve lost so much

Sienna let out a soft gasp when Cedric

Cedric’s face. “Still saying it’s not serious) We need to get you to a hospital, now. He carefully supported her arm.

to remember something. He glanced

it, Josiah interrupted, waving him off.

then, Josiah. We’ll get going. Sienna,

arrived, Sienna hadn’t spared Josiah another glance, not even

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