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

Cedric said quickly. “Wait for me.

“Okay,” Sienna nodded.

that Josiah might catch on. Couples weren’t supposed to be overly formal

each other, after all.

she hung up, she turned to Josiah. “Cedric will

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pulled a cigarette from

isn’t

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Josiah exhaled a slow ring of smoke efore looking at her. Til

her. Josiah, who was always so domineering, could actually be this

even more was that Cedric

to

was startled. It had only been a few

breath. He had been dining with some clients, but as soon as he got her call, he apologized to them

interrupting your work,

easily.

let out an impatient sigh, cutting their conversation

matters here?”

noticed him earlier but hadn’t had the chance to say anything. Why’s Josiah here? And with Stenna? Does this mean he

ash from his cigarette and pointing toward Sienna’s right hand. “Her hand’s hurt. Take her to

exclaimed, his face paling. He quickly turned to Sienna, examining her hand. The sight of it made him wince. He clenched his teeth and smacked his forehead in

even noticed Sienna’s hand was

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

see,” Cedric said, hesitating as he reached out, afraid of hurting her. “Where’s the injury? How did it

it out to him. “It’s just a small cut from glass. It’s not

You’ve lost so much blood!” he

soft gasp when Cedric accidentally

Cedric’s face. “Still saying it’s not serious) We need to get you to a

remember something. He glanced back at

I get it, Josiah interrupted, waving him

get going.

spared Josiah another glance,

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