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

them. “What’s going on? Did you two have an argument, or is something else going on?

remembered Miranda had once said she would help if there were ever

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

Sienna. “It’s my fault. I made Sienna

a relieved expression. “Then I won’t be helping you. You’re the one who caused this mess, so you should

at Josiah. “Let’s

“Yes, Grandma.” Josiah nodded.

Sienna. He didn’t understand why she wasn’t asking Miranda for help when she clearly needed

they really handle this on their own? If they wouldn’t speak up, I could only help

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Chapter 131

home. Cedric went

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

Cedric frowned and shook his head.

you’ve lost your mind. Is she so bad that you’ll defend her at every turn? What else did she

was Josiah.” Cedric answered truthfully. “He’s the one who told me. Sienna

the mention of Josiah, Xenia’s expression

“you really need to listen to yourself. Sienna and Josiah

like what?” Cedric was stunned, trying to explain. “Sienna is an adopted daughter of the Flynn family. She and Josiah aren’t a married couple. They’re more

blood pressure shot up, and she had to hold her forehead. “Don’t bother explaining. Nothing you say will change my mind. I’ll never agree to you being with

daughter? Humph, even if she were the president’s adopted daughter, it

was no point in arguing anymore. Cedric paused, then nodded

at his sudden change. “What are you planning to do? Are you seriously thinking about cutting ties with the family

it would only make you hate

least you’ve got some

Sienna. I really like her. If you can’t accept her, I’m willing to

turned and walked out, closing

Xenia stood up suddenly,

expected Cedric, who had always been obedient, to defy

this for?” she cried

teeth. She had to

his mistake. He hadn’t anticipated his parents’strong opposition to his relationship with

to call Sienna, only to see

wasn’t a good time to talk. What Mrs. Brawne said is exactly what I’ve been thinking. We’re not

message, Cedric suddenly stood up, cold sweat breaking out on his skin. He immediately dialed Sienna’s