Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 353 Josiah furrowed his brow , his gaze icy .

You just let her walk away alone ! What if something were to happen to her ? Is your responsibility ? No ! She wasnt alone ! The nurse exclaimed in a fluster , shaking her head vehemently .

Cedric came to collect her ! Josiahs eyes widened in surprise .

Cedric hospital prepared to take Arriving at the Sunshine Neighborhood , Cedric parked the car beneath the apartment building .

As he stepped out alongside Sienna , unease gnawed at him .

Once youre inside , Ill head off Sienna had only just been discharged , it was best to be cautious .

Okay Sienna nodded with a smile .

As she turned to enter , a childs s voice called out from the side of the road .

Mommy ! Sienna spun around to see Joyer , who had leaped from Taras arms and was racing toward her with eager strides .

Her face lit up with a beaming mile .

Mommy ! Its Mommy ! Tara said it wasnt , but I got good eyes ! Its Mommy !! Joyce ! Sienna bent down , arms outstretched , ready to embrace her daughter , To her surprise , Joyce pounced onto Cedric , wrapping her arms around his leg .

Mommy , hold me ! Siennas eyes widened in amused disbelief .

Joyce ! Tara , trailing behind , burst into laughter .

Joyce , you said you had good eyesight .

Look , is this your mommy youre hanging onto ! Joyce looked up , puzzled as to why her mother hadnt picked her up yet .

Her gaze shifted to Cedric .

Blinking innocently , she declared , Not Mommy but still held onto Cedrics leg Cedric felt a surge of anxiety ; it was his first experience being clung to by such a small child .

He dared not move , fearing he might inadvertently hum her .

Peering down at Joyce , he realized she was Siennas daughter .

Striving for a warm smile , he greeted , Hella , Joyce .

Hello ! Joyce

Cedric swallowed hard .

to fall ; shall I lift you up ? Okay ! Joyce nodded eagerly , reaching out her arms toward Cedric With a gentle bend , Gedric lifted Joyce with utmost care ; her petite form was a

rigid with nervousness , Sienna suppressed a laugh and

Cedric breathed a sigh of r relief , the tension of moments ago dissipating like

never felt such apprehension before

, introducing him , This is my friend , Cedric Cedric Joyre Cedric felt marginally more at ease , though the presence of an impending awkwardness lingered ,

and didnt bring you a

next time ? Okay ! Thank

to get Cedrics giftr Joyer shyly nestled into

Sienna turned to Cedric

Goodbye Lets go .

bell Juyers hand

AM ₫ Chapter 353 Goodbye , Joyce Cedric stood rooted in place , grinning as he watched them enter

, Josiah gripped the steering wheel , his dark eyes fixed

witnessed everything Despite the distance , he couldnt hear their words , yet et the image of Sienna embracing Joyce , the two of them playfully interacting with Cedric , was seared

didnt matter what they were talking about Josiah chuckled

intend to repay her debt of gratitude by being with Cedric and dragging my daughter into this ?! Josiahs grip on

allow his daughter to have another father , not while

Cedric shifted his gaze , tuming to

lifted ,

car idling at the intersection

be

to no

Josiah was planning to confront Sienna once again

, he revved the engine

some found peaceful slumber , while others were destined

The next morning .

washing up when her phone chimed

downstairs ; I

, Sienna couldnt bear the thought of typing out

she dialed Josiah directly

Hello .

barely allowing the phone to