Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 394

"S..." Conner's greeting of "Sienna" caught in his throat, silenced by the sight of Josiah rushing forward to shield Sienna. His eyes glared at Conner, simmering with barely contained anger.

"What are you doing here?" Josiah asked.

"Huh?" Conner responded and glanced at Sienna, a sudden smirk twisting his lips. "Is it any of your business?" he asked.

"Stay away from her," Josiah growled, his fury growing as he watched Conner's smirk. "Because of you, Sienna ended up in the hospital with a head injury! Haven't you hurt her enough?" Josiah continued.

Hearing that, Conner's brow furrowed. "That's between Sienna and me. I'm here to see her," he said.

Reyna had called him earlier, creating a scene over the phone. Only then did Conner learn what had happened, and he rushed to Sienna's side immediately, ignoring Reyna's tantrum.

Josiah kept Sienna firmly behind him and said, "There's nothing to see. With me here, don't even think about getting close to her!"

Conner was momentarily stunned before raising an eyebrow mockingly. He said, "Oh, Mr. Flynn, what right do you have to stop me? You're just a pathetic ex- husband. You have no claim to her now."

His words struck a nerve with Josiah. Josiah's body tensed, his hands clenching into fists.

Sienna sensed trouble and hurriedly grabbed his arm, saying, "Josiah, don't do anything rash."

Josiah was surprised, a trace of disbelief flashing in his eyes. He asked, "What do you think I'm going to do?"

"Don't hit him." The words tumbled out before Sienna had time to think. She had witnessed Josiah's violent side firsthand.

"Did I hit him?" Josiah asked. Feeling a pang in his heart, he smiled humorlessly and continued, "Even if I did, would you still protect him?"

Sienna lifted her chin and answered firmly, "Yes!"

Josiah was incredulous. He said, "Sienna, he was the one..."

"That's between him and me. I can handle it myself," Sienna interrupted. She was getting desperate; she was terrified that Josiah would lose control. She frantically signaled to Conner and said, "Conner, you go in first."

wait for you upstairs," Conner replied. He gave

Sienna tightly gripped Josiah's

filled with self-mockery. He looked at

was protecting Conner so fiercely-what difference would it make

still doubtful, glanced back to confirm that Conner had entered the elevator before she slowly let go. "I-I'm going in too. You should leave," she said.

barked behind her, "Sienna, you don't love me, and I can't force you. But at the very least, can you please stop making me worry so much? Let me see you well.

unconsciously clenched her fists. Her lips parted slightly. "Leave me alone. I

picked up her pace and ran inside

He felt like he was about to explode. He slammed his fist against the car. The force of it cracked his knuckles, drawing blood. But it

wondered, 'They went up together. Sie na actually let Conner go up with her?

me he's staying the night. Sienna's

another man holding Sienna

rush up there now? But would Sienna

wasn't in a good mood right now. He was afraid that he would really do something. Sienna and Joyce were both

door, took out a cigarette and lighter from the glove compartment, and started smoking.

hour. If Conner didn't come down in one hour, I

to wait

making a scene at home, so he had

Putting on a lovesick show, are

Josiah snarled on

iel

Conner's arm so tightly his eyes bulged. He warned, "Get away from her this instant. Someone like, you

fear, Conner retorted, "I don't deserve her? Then who does?

react, Conner continued as if struck by a thought, "Oh, do you mean someone

I mean," Conner sneered. He wrenched himself free, grabbing Josiah by the collar, his voice a hiss, "Stop acting like a lovesick

known her for ten years. If you truly love her, then tell

by these questions. He responded, "Isn't she an