Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 387

As Yvette approached, the strong smell of alcohol hit her nose. She frowned immediately, "How much has he had?"

"Eh..." Yosef hadn't expected to see her here and chuckled awkwardly, "Yvette, you're here."

She nodded, "When I arrived, the cleaning lady was just leaving. Can you help him to the sofa?"

Yosef hesitated for a moment. "Shouldn't I take him upstairs?"

Yvette pointed to her legs and then at Josiah. "He's this drunk. If he needs help later, I can't get up. Just put him on the sofa."

"You plan to stay here with him?" Yosef was surprised.

"Yeah." Yvette nodded. "If he throws up or needs water, someone needs to be here."

"Alright then..." Yosef agreed after a small pause.

With a mix of dragging and lifting, they got Josiah settled on the sofa. Luckily, it was big enough for him to stretch out comfortably for the night. Looking at Josiah who was completely passed out and then back at Yvette, he said, "I'll head out then."

"Thanks for running over. I really appreciate it."

"You're welcome," Yosef replied, his mind buzzing with thoughts as he left. It felt a bit strange to leave a guy and a girl alone together like this.

But considering Josiah was out cold and Yvette was unable to move freely... nothing could happen.

Back inside, Yvette went to grab a blanket to cover Josiah, but just as she was about to lay it on him, he suddenly shot up, wide awake.

"Josiah?"

Ignoring her, he stumbled straight into the bathroom. Yvette frowned as she heard him start to retch, followed by the sound of the toilet flushing.

After a moment, he reemerged, unsteady on his feet. He flopped back onto the sofa, completely oblivious to her presence.

With a sigh of resignation, Yvette wheeled herself over and gently draped the blanket over him.

Afterward, she pushed the wheelchair to the bathroom, soaked a warm towel, and leaned in to gently wipe his face. Once she finished his face, she moved on to his hands,

Holding his arm softly, she murmured, "I know you're in pain. I'll be right here with you."

Suddenly, Josiah tightened his grip and held her hand.

"Josiah?" Yvette was taken aback, her cheeks flushing. "Are you awake?"

Clearly, he wasn't. Josiah was still half-conscious, mumbling, "Sienna, Sienna..."

Yvette yanked her hand back as if shocked, her expression turning icy.

"Sienna, Sienna... Is she really that special to you? Can't you let her go?"

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Josiah finally woke up, still feeling a

fully risen, and a delicious aroma filled the

up, Yvette wheeled over

rubbed his temples. "What

just here; I

pushing him gently, "You smell like booze. Go wash

the discomfort of his hangover,

headed to the dining room, the

try." Yvette ladled some soup into a bowl for him. "You just woke up, and after a hangover, you should start

replied, taking a seat as he pulled out

in. I saw you stumbling home from your drinks, so I just stayed to make sure you were okay. I cooked all

the bowl, feeling a

the way." Yvette continued, "I forgot to tell you, I moved in next

She

He frowned, "Why?"

laughed lightly, "It's obviously to keep

"Yvette..."

to stop

head playfully. "You're not just

not one of

it wouldn't even make sense for me to

fell silent, unsure of what

smile as she served

my skill

shook his head, picking up

at him.

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walked Yvette back to her place

been discharged from the hospital, her

over

Additionally, Yvette had hiredDa

live-in caregiver.

en

doctor was already waiting. As she went in

Howard." After hanging up, Josiah

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to the rehabilitation center. She had been

coffee table. The outer petals were pink, while the

who couldn't see, replied. "They smell nice, though,

Sienna smiled, glancing at her before lowering her voice. "Did the

blinked in surprise. "How