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

quickly. “Wait for

“Okay,” Sienna nodded.

might catch on. Couples weren’t supposed to

each other, after all.

to Josiah. “Cedric will be

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a cigarette from

isn’t leaving? she

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a slow ring of smoke efore looking at her. Til go once Cedric gets here,” he

was always so domineering, could actually

was that Cedric

to her,

was startled. It had only been a few minutes since

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

for interrupting your work, Sienna said

fine, Cedric replied easily. “Work

impatient sigh, cutting their conversation

matters here?”

had the chance to say anything. Why’s Josiah here? And with Stenna? Does this mean he still hasn’t moved

his cigarette and pointing toward Sienna’s right hand. “Her hand’s hurt.

it made him wince. He clenched his teeth

hadn’t even noticed Sienna’s hand was

his sleeve. Why is

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

and held it out to him. “It’s just a small cut from glass. It’s

serious? You’ve lost so much blood!” he

a soft gasp when

not serious) We need to get you to a hospital, now. He carefully supported her arm. “Come

Cedric suddenly stopped, seeming to remember something. He

it, Josiah interrupted, waving him off. “Just go. Her

then, Josiah. We’ll get going. Sienna, let’s go,

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

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