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.

Sienna’s personal matter, and whether or not to tell Miranda was up to her.

glanced at the two of them. “What’s going on? Did you two have an argument, or is something else going on? Can you tell

once said she would help if there were ever obstacles. But he wasn’t planning to ask

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

Sienna. “It’s my fault. I made Sienna

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

glanced at Josiah.

“Yes, Grandma.” Josiah nodded.

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

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

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Chapter 131

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

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 and

frowned and shook his head. “It’s

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

answered truthfully. “He’s the one who told

Josiah, Xenia’s expression darkened

began, her voice sharp, “you really need to listen to yourself. Sienna and Josiah are divorced, and their relationship… Are you

“Sienna is an adopted daughter of the Flynn family. She and Josiah aren’t a

explaining. Nothing you

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

in arguing anymore. Cedric

are you planning to do? Are you seriously thinking about cutting ties with the

it would only make you hate Sienna

you’ve got some sense,” she rolled

give up on Sienna. I really like her. If you can’t accept her, I’m willing to be the one stuck in the middle,

turned and walked out, closing the door behind

Xenia stood up suddenly, eyes

who had always been obedient, to defy

I doing this

her teeth. She had to find a way to

anticipated his parents’strong opposition to his relationship

in his room, he picked up his phone to call Sienna, only to

What Mrs. Brawne said is exactly what I’ve been thinking. We’re not right for each other. Please don’t keep pushing. Don’t

suddenly stood up, cold sweat breaking out on his skin.