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

Did you two have an argument, or is

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

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

glanced at Sienna. “It’s my fault. I made Sienna

relieved expression. “Then I won’t be helping you. You’re the one who

at Josiah. “Let’s

“Yes, Grandma.” Josiah nodded.

his brow and looked back at Sienna. He didn’t understand why she wasn’t asking Miranda for

own? If they wouldn’t speak up, I

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Chapter 131

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

facing your mother like this?

and shook his head. “It’s

Xenia didn’t believe him, her anger rising. “I can see you’ve lost your mind. Is she so

one who told me. Sienna never said

of Josiah,

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

trying to explain. “Sienna is an adopted daughter of the Flynn family. She

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

if she

point in arguing anymore.

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

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

you’ve got some sense,”

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

turned and walked out, closing the door behind

suddenly, eyes wide

who had always

I doing this for?” she

Xenia gritted her teeth. She had to find a way to separate

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

phone to call Sienna, only to see a message from

good time to talk. 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 do anything

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