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?”

all this? Didn’t you tell your parents that we

Cedric froze, his face turning

hurts more than

for a moment. She felt guilty, like she was the

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

his heart sink. The pressure he’d been under

so, he hadn’t given up. He planned to get things together in a few days and then go

just need a little time to get back on my feet. With

throat, unable to bear hearing him say it.

“Sienna…” he pleaded.

me finish,” Sienna said, taking a deep breath. “A good relationship should be about lifting each other up, not holding

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the only real friend I have here in Jeiacrity,

“Sienna…” he almost cried.

home. I’m not worth it. I won’t be in touch with

turned and ran out the

“Sienna!” he called out.

ahead, hearing

glanced up and saw Sienna and Cedric running toward

going on?‘ Josiah wondered. Before he could react,

Cedric continued, “Sienna…”

upset, her voice sharp as she barked the command at

for a

Cedric caught up, pounding on the car window. “Sienna,

through the window, but

you two…” he

shutting her eyes. “Didn’t you hear me?

spoken to this way before, and for some reason, it made him feel… a little intimidated.

rearview mirror and saw Cedric still running after them, getting smaller and smaller until he

“You really don’t care about him? So, what did you two even

“Drive faster,” she ordered.

Josiah wondered, ‘Alright, alright.’

gas, and the car

hand to cover her face. Josiah’s

meant she really cared about Cedric. The thought made Josiah feel uneasy, and his bad mood

you crying? If you care that much about him, you should be clinging to him, not