Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 400

Yosef glanced at Cedric. "Since you just landed, take a moment to catch your breath," he suggested while pouring the latter a glass of water.

Cedric accepted the glass and felt better after quenching his thirst.

"Why are you here if you're not tired?" Yosef joked, "You've been in Lockagie for ages. Why not head home?"

"I'm in no hurry." Cedric frowned and shook his head. "My mom will nag me once I return."

It was a no-brainer that she would pester Cedric about going on blind dates.

Yosef chuckled. "Don't worry, since you fled to Lockagie for two months, Aunt Xenia grew worried you might never return. For now, she won't make you go on blind dates."

"I hope so." Cedric raised an eyebrow. He put down the glass and stood up. "I'm going to the restroom."

Josiah lifted his hand, extinguishing the cigarette in the ashtray. "I'm going out for some air," he explained.

When Cedric emerged from the restroom, he bumped into Josiah at the end of the hallway. "Josiah," Cedric greeted.

"Hello," Josiah replied, hands in his pockets. He shifted sideways and glanced at Cedric hesitatingly as if he wanted to say something.

"Josiah, do you have something to say?" Cedric asked as he had a hunch.

"Yes." Josiah nodded, his gaze fixed intently on Cedric. Josiah's lips parted slightly. "Do you still have feelings for Sienna?" he asked solemnly.

Cedric was taken aback. 'Why would Josiah ask such a question?' he thought in bewilderment.

When Cedric met Josiah's gaze, he could feel the weight of his suffocating presence.

Yet, Cedric did not back down. Cedric clenched his fists and nodded resolutely. "Yes, I still do."

The hallway fell silent. For a long moment, Josiah did not reply.

and I have broken

unable to process Josiah's answer. "I thought you both..." he trailed

broken up, Cedric assumed they'd

head, his gaze darkening with every word. "What I mean is that Joyce found a bone marrow match. Do

the bond between Sienna and Josiah no longer

to Josiah because of Joyce sent Cedric's heartbeat and breathing

excitement as clearly. 'I can't believe

as you're thinking." Josiah nodded. Pursing his lips, he explained, "Sienna and I have talked it over.

this is true, let alone coming from Josiah himself!' he

shown the slightest hesitation when Josiah posed the question, the latter would have

Sienna to give up on Cedric for me. This is a debt that

feeling swelled within Josiah as he kept his eyes

chance,"

his heart would leap out of his chest at any

turned, taking a few steps before glancing back.

meant for himself or Sienna. With that, Cedric took off. No

in the spot. "Please ensure you take good care of her,"

Cedric can give Sienna what I couldn't. Sienna has feelings for him. She'll find happiness with Cedric and get their happy ending Josiah thought. He closed his eyes as a forlorn look crossed his

completed her workout. Covered in sweat, Sienna prepared

with

was Cedric, who she hadn't heard from in ages. According to Yosef, he had left for Lockagie. Typing, Sienna

[Can you come down? I'm afraid it would be too much of a disturbance if I came

a beat. 'Does this mean that he's

window and noticed Cedric leaning against his car. As if sensing her

replied: [I'll come down

I'll wait for

temple, then

when she stepped out of

a while. You seem happy,"

replied, not attempting to conceal the joy overflowing