Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 234 Tara hesitated for a moment but eventually spoke , her voice shaking a little .

Aplastic anemia , Josiahs heart unk in shock .

While he had suspected that Joyce was dealing with something serious , hearing it confirmed was too much to handle .

As he looked down at the fragile little girl in his arms , Josiah struggled to breathe .

She is so small how could she endure this ? He held Joyce gently , careful not to apply any pressure for fear of hurting her .

Furrowing his brows with a serious expression , he asked , She came here to … ! Tara sighed , wiping her eyes .

Shes here for a hospital admission for tests .

Weve put her through a morning full of exams ; its been really tough .

and she is still so little … Josiah could see that Joyce was in pain .

He lifted her closer and asked , Joyce , please tell me where it hurts .

Joyce thought for a moment before shaking her head .

I have no idea .

Her lips formed a small pout , and tears rolled down her cheeks as she confessed .

Tjust dont feel well .

Josiah Very unwell Alright .

Josiah felt a rush of worry and didnt dare ask more .

I see .

Dont cry .

Joyce ; Im here with you .

Joyce amiggled deeper into his arms .

Worried about her , Josiah looked at Tara .

Where is the patient room ? Please follow me .

When they arrived at the patient room , Josiahs face was still clouded with concern .

Get the doctor Joyce needed to see a doctor if she was feeling this bad Tara nodded and rushed off .

heard the news , he quickly came over to check

you did great ! All done with the examination ? He

! This is your reward ! Thank

sniffles ,

asked , Youre sure Joyce is alright ? Brayden nodded , eyeing Josiah warily

made it clear he was no ordinary man

During exams , kids can feel some discomfort because they have a low

, trying to understand even though he still

to comfort Joyce and thought about laying her

crumpled immediately

! Do you not like me ? Tara felt a little embarrassed and said , Let me

usually want to be held when theyre feeling unwell , Josiah didnt understand all these details , but he could not let

Tll hold her .

, still cradling Joyec

I should

He reassured her while rocking her gently in the patient

like you

at Tara , he silently asked if this

Josiah felt joy when he noticed that Joyce seemed more at ease Josiah Joyce snuggled against him , her voice barely

Josiah looked down

looked a

his Oh no Josiah groaned , closing his frustration How could I forget to bring some for you ? He genuinely

had been with Joyce many times , yet

wait a moment

supported her with one arm while reaching into his pocket for

944 ry soon After hanging up , he smiled at Joyce

wait a moment , okay ? Your favorite strawberry milk will be here very With tears sparkling in her eyes , Joyce

so wonderful ! I like you , Josiah ? Josch chuckled softly

like you too , very , very

the entrance of the patient room ,

a moment , and here was Josiah , with their It was amazing how connected this father and daughter

, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes

awaited strawberry milk , Zach , still trying to figure out the situation , wondered

gal was incredibly beautiful one of the loveliest children Zach

tilted his chin

bottle for

so , and handed it

still , just opening her

, her checks puffed adorably , and she

Josiahs expression softened .

know how to

to miss me , just give