Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 133

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This neighborhood in Jeiacrity wasn’t exactly low–end, but it certainly wasn’t high–class either, especially compared to Cedric’s family background.

Josiah parked the car and glanced at Sienna through the rearview mirror. His tone was flat. “Go ahead. He’s inside.”

As for him, he wasn’t going in. “I’ll wait here for you.”

After a pause, he added, “If you decide to stay, just give me a call or send me a text, okay?”

What if they met and couldn’t bear to part? That was entirely possible.

As he spoke, Josiah nearly bit his tongue. He shot a quick glance at Sienna, feeling an uncharacteristic surge of irritation.

“Aren’t you going yet? Hurry up.” If she didn’t go soon, he might regret it.

“Oh, okay.” Sienna was a little confused. ‘What’s going on with him? He is fine one minute and then snapping the next. His moods are all over the place,‘ she wondered.

She turned and opened the car door, stepping out. Following the address Josiah had given her, she made her way to Cedric’s place.

It was a small apartment, rented by Cedric’s college friend. There wasn’t much space, no surprise, considering Cedric’s bank card had been frozen, and he wasn’t allowed any help from relatives or friends.

Sienna took a deep breath and raised her hand to knock on the door.

“Sienna? You…” Cedric opened the door, surprised and pleased. “How did you know I was here?”

Sienna didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she smiled and said, “Aren’t you going to invite me in?”

“Oh, right.” Cedric quickly stepped aside. “Come in.”

*Sienna, have a seat…” Cedric fumbled around, heading for the fridge. “What would you like to drink?”

“No need.” Sienna shook her head. “You don’t need to worry about that. I came here to talk to you.”

“Okay.” Cedric still grabbed a bottle of water and placed it in front of Sienna.

He seemed a little nervous, giving a forced smile. “I’m only staying here temporarily.”

He hadn’t reached out to Sienna for the past couple of days. He didn’t want her to see him in such a pitiful state. But he hadn’t expected….

“Sienna,” Cedric said, hands clasped together, trying to mask his unease, “Do you know everything?”

“Why go through all this? Didn’t you tell your

froze, his face turning

that. Hearing it from you hurts more than being kicked out of my

eyes for a moment. She felt guilty,

with your parents. Go back and talk to them. They only

he’d been

given up. He planned to get

right?” Cedric quickly shook his head and explained, “I’m fine. I just need a little time to get back on my feet. With my education, I’ll find a job

throat, unable to bear hearing him say it. “You’re the only son. You shouldn’t have to

“Sienna…” he pleaded.

a deep breath. “A good relationship should be about lifting each other

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eyes. “Cedric, I don’t want to be a burden to you. You’re the only real friend I have here in Jeiacrity, and I can’t let you get hurt

“Sienna…” he almost cried.

brimming with tears. “Go home. I’m not worth

turned and ran

“Sienna!” he called out.

looking back, Sienna kept running ahead, hearing Cedric’s footsteps behind

was idly scrolling through his phone. He glanced up

wondered. Before he could react, Sienna opened the passenger door and got

Cedric continued, “Sienna…”

Sienna was visibly upset, her voice sharp as she barked the command at

for a

pounding on the car window. “Sienna,

said through the window, but

you two…” he

shouted, covering her ears and shutting her eyes. “Didn’t you hear

hesitated. He had never been spoken to this way before, and for some reason, it made him feel… a little intimidated. He started

and saw Cedric still running after

furrowing his brow. “You really don’t care about him? So, what did

“Drive faster,” she ordered.

Josiah wondered, ‘Alright, alright.’

stepped on the gas, and the car sped up. Slowly,

her face. Josiah’s heart skipped a beat. She was

really cared about Cedric. The thought made Josiah feel uneasy, and

about him, you should be clinging to him, not running away,” his tone was