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?”

Didn’t you tell your parents that we don’t have anything between

froze, his

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

eyes for a moment. She felt

with your parents. Go back and talk to them. They only want what’s best for

felt his heart sink. The pressure he’d been under in the past few days had

he hadn’t given up. He planned to get things together in a few days

Cedric quickly shook his head and explained, “I’m fine. I just need a little

unable to bear hearing him say it. “You’re the only son.

“Sienna…” he pleaded.

deep breath. “A good relationship should be about lifting

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You’re the only real friend I have here in Jeiacrity, and I can’t let you get hurt

“Sienna…” he almost cried.

“Go home. I’m not worth it. I won’t be in touch with you again after

she turned and

“Sienna!” he called out.

ahead, hearing Cedric’s

was idly scrolling through his phone. He glanced up

react, Sienna opened the

Cedric continued, “Sienna…”

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

for

Cedric caught up, pounding on the

said through the window, but he watched Sienna

him, you two…”

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

hesitated. He had never been spoken to this way before, and for some

the rearview mirror and saw Cedric still running

care about him? So, what did you two even

“Drive faster,” she ordered.

Josiah wondered, ‘Alright, alright.’

gas, and the car sped up. Slowly, Cedric’s figure disappeared

hand to cover her face. Josiah’s heart skipped a beat.

was crying, that meant she really cared about Cedric. The thought made Josiah feel uneasy, and his

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