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 on Joyce

, Joyce , you did great ! All done with the examination ?

is your reward ! Thank you

her sniffles ,

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

made it clear he was no ordinary man

feel some discomfort

nodded , trying to understand even

Joyce and thought about laying her down

face crumpled

Tara felt a little embarrassed and said ,

unwell , Josiah didnt understand all these details , but

Tll hold her .

, still

, I should

? He reassured her while rocking her gently in the

like you the

silently

he noticed that Joyce seemed more at ease Josiah Joyce snuggled against him , her voice barely a whisper

down

a

drink strawberry milk in his Oh no Josiah groaned , closing his frustration How could I forget to bring

with Joyce many times , yet

a moment

with one arm while reaching into his pocket for his phone , dialing a number

soon After hanging up ,

be here very With tears sparkling in her eyes

! I like you , Josiah ?

too , very , very much

of the patient room , Sienna stood

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figure

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his chin

bottle

it

the strawberry milk you love Jayce stayed still , just opening her mouth for the straw without moving

puffed adorably , and

Josiahs expression softened .

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