Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 131

Upon hearing the sound, Sienna put down her fork and hurriedly went to meet him.

“Sienna,” said Cedric.

*Cedric? What are you…” Sienna was puzzled.

Not wanting to discuss it in the open, Sienna gestured toward the parlor, and the two of them went inside to talk.

“Sienna.” Cedric lowered his head, filled with guilt and self–blame. His voice was rushed and unsure. “I messed up. I didn’t think my mom would come find you. Whatever she said, don’t take it to heart. Please don’t be angry…

“Don’t worry.” Sienna, in contrast to him, was much calmer. “I’m not angry. Mrs. Brawne was only speaking the truth.”

“Sienna?” Cedric was taken aback, sensing something was off.

“Sienna.” Sienna let out a soft sigh. “What your mother said is all true. That’s also why I rejected you that day. From now on, it’s best if we don’t meet again.”

“No!” Before she could finish, Cedric quickly interrupted her.

His handsome face twisted with pain. “Sienna, please don’t say that.”

He was clearly in distress. “It’s my fault. I didn’t handle things right. I never expected my mom to do this. Sienna, I really like you.

“Finding the right person isn’t easy, and I don’t want to give up… I can’t just give up. Please don’t just shut me down like this, okay?”

“But…” Sienna shook her head, unable to agree.

“Listen to me. Parents always have their reasons for opposing relationships. In most cases, when parents are against a relationship, it never ends well,” she added.

“You said most cases.” Cedric’s anxiety was growing. His voice rose by an octave. “That doesn’t mean all. How can we know it won’t work if we don’t even try?”

Sienna was momentarily at a loss for words, speechless.

“What’s going on?” In the restaurant, Miranda, unable to sit still, stood up and walked toward the parlor. “I’ll go take a look.”

“I’ll come with you.” Josiah quickly followed her.

Miranda shot him a look. “What’s going on with them? Do you know anything?”

“I don’t,” Josiah replied, shaking his head firmly.

and whether or not to tell Miranda was up to her. He wouldn’t

glanced at the two of them. “What’s going on? Did you

Miranda had once said she would help if there were ever obstacles. But he wasn’t

parents. If Miranda got involved, it would only make his parents dislike Sienna

at Sienna. “It’s my fault.

be helping you. You’re the one who caused

at Josiah.

“Yes, Grandma.” Josiah nodded.

looked back at Sienna. He didn’t understand why she wasn’t asking Miranda for help when

they wouldn’t speak up, I

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the Flynn residence, they hurried back home. Cedric went straight

understanding. She furrowed her brow. “What’s with that look? Are you facing your mother like this? I assume you already know. Humph,

and shook his head.

could it be?” Xenia didn’t believe him, her anger rising. “I can see you’ve lost your mind. Is she so bad that you’ll defend her at every turn? What else did she say

one who told me.

the mention of Josiah, Xenia’s

“you really need to listen to yourself. Sienna and Josiah are divorced, and their relationship… Are you really going to choose a

adopted daughter

you say will change my mind. I’ll never agree to you being

even if she were the president’s adopted daughter, it wouldn’t

no point in arguing anymore. Cedric

foreboding at his sudden change. “What are you planning to do? Are

Cedric shook his head. “If I did that, it would only make you hate Sienna more. I’m not

you’ve got some sense,” she rolled her

like her. If you can’t accept her, I’m willing to be the one stuck in the middle, taking all the heat. You should rest. Good

walked out, closing the

stood up suddenly, eyes

expected Cedric, who had always been obedient, to defy

I doing this for?” she

gritted her teeth. She had to find

realized his mistake. He hadn’t anticipated his parents’strong opposition

to call Sienna, only to see a message from

said is exactly what I’ve been thinking. We’re not right for each

sweat