Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 238 His gaze was fixed on her , his eyes burning with intensity , as if the answer held great importance for him .

Sienna frita wave of discomfort ; she wriggled in his embrace , deliberately avoiding the question .

Tll get you a spoon … Josiah saw through her refusal to answer , feeling a pang of disappoiment .

But at least Sienna didnt outright deny that she liked him He held her tightly .

Youre so stingy ! Is it really that hard to say you like me ? Leaning down , he kissed her gently .

Ill go get the spoon myself .

Ill finish every last bite of what you made for me ! Releasing her , he turned toward the cupboard .

Watching his back , Sienna felt a moment of disorientation .

For an instant , she even wavered in her resolve .

She thought .

What if he can accept Joyce and treat her well ? Perhaps we can get married ! This thought flitted through her mind , causing her head to swirl , and her heart to race .

Sienna hurriedly grasped the table for support , waiting for the dizziness and palpitations to subside .

Late at night.

Howard was jolted from his sleep by the ringing of his phone it was Hervey Howard ! Hervey , who was usually calm and composed , now sounded frantic .

Bobby is missing ! Howard was startled , all remnants of sleep evaporating immediately .

His lips pressed into a tight line as he struggled to contain his anger .

You incompetent fools ! You cant keep track of a three year old ? Bobby had been temporarily placed in Herveys care , and Howard had yet to figure out how to discuss this matter with Yvette .

Hervey remained silent , not contesting Howards fury .

After the outburst .

Howard managed to regain some composure .

Hervey had other responsibilities and was not solely responsible for the child Howard had hired two babysitters on a rotational basis , so there should have been ample support for a three year old child .

As he approached the window , he noticed it was already two in the morning .

understand how Bobby could go missing

Hervey explained .

At 8 p.m.

the night , the nanny checked on Bobby , concerned that he might need to use the restroom , only to discover

Hervey Hervey pulled up the home surveillance footage

revealed Bobby escaping from the house , indicating that

Howard listened quietly , his expression grew increasingly

Howard , Hervey

the police , and our people are searching as In

still no news as of yet

a matter of great importance , and

, Where are you now ? * At

Hervey anticipated that he

his

awaited instructions at the Flynn

Alright .

, Howard quickly changed and hurried out the door , only to unexpectedly collide with Yvette ,

a fleeting flicker of alarm

for so many years , Yvette understood him very well Yvette scrutinized him closely , her

to at this hour ?

needs to discuss

Yvette was not

Yvelle .

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stepped closer , locking her gaze onto his

the truth ! What could possibly be so important that it requires you to be out in

be so pressing that it

that tonights incident was far from

that something significant was about to be

eyelids twitch violently

intended to hide this matter indefinitely , that would be impractical

family , and she would have to know sooner or l

fate often

moment to have a conversation with Yvette ,

stepped closer , grasping Yvettes

tell you the truth , but you must promise me to remain calm and listen until I finish , alright ? Go ahead Yvette narrowed her

a moment of silence , Howard replied slowly

I Im out so late is that

seeming to struggle