Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 401

"Is it a serious matter?" Xenia glanced uneasily at Evan.

Along the journey, Cedric rehearsed everything he wanted to say.

Looking at them, he declared solemnly, "Mom, Dad, I love Sienna. I want to be with her."

"What?" Xenia exclaimed. 'I knew he was up to no good!' she fretted inwardly. "Cedric, why are you so stubborn-" she replied.

Frowning, Cedric interrupted firmly. "Mom, I did heed your advice. I've tried dating others but can't force myself to love someone else."

Xenia was at a loss for words. Trembling, she struggled to find a retort.

"Mom, I love Sienna. I hope you'll accept this and stop hurting her. Otherwise, I'll have to leave Jeiacrity." Cedric said solemnly.

Xenia turned pale. "Cedric, are you forsaking your parents for an outsider?" she demanded.

"Forsaking you?" Brows furrowed, Cedric shook his head. "If you weren't my Mom, I wouldn't have forgiven what you did to Sienna. Did you know that bribing people to violate Sienna is a criminal offense?" he questioned.

Xenia's heart skipped a beat as she stuttered, "A-Are you going to report me?"

"No, but it cannot happen again." Cedric shook his head. "Mom, I'll manage our business well and remain filial."

He continued calmly, "But I hope you will respect my relationship choices. That's all I can say. If you harm Sienna again, I'll still fulfill my obligations as your son, but I won't live with you anymore."

Cedric inhaled deeply. "I'm an adult now and can support myself wherever I go." It pained him to say these things to Xenia.

"Mom, I know you dislike Sienna. I'm not asking you to dote on her, I just hope you won't hurt her." Cedric stood up. "That's all I wanted to say. Dad, Mom, good night."

"What should we do? Did Sienna bewitch him?" Once Cedric left, Xenia massaged her aching temple.

Evan glanced at his wife. "What else can we do? He made himself clear, and you've tried your best to stop him. Just let him be. After all, he's our only son," he said helplessly.

"Let him be?" Xenia echoed reluctantly.

"Yes." Evan nodded. "Maybe he's stubborn because we've always opposed him. Once he gets his way, we can't be certain he'll remain committed to Sienna forever." Evan chuckled. "Let's just wait and see."

right." Xenia nodded in agreement. 'Evan is right, can Cedric truly overlook Sienna's past? Maybe he's just saying things for the

together,'

do as you say,"

next morning, Sienna woke up and noticed

waiting for you

text was sent at five o'clock, but it was now

to the window and

still here!' Sienna exclaimed inwardly. Quickly, she

bouquet. "You're awake. This is for you," he said with a

flowers. "Why are

his eyes gleaming with joy. "I'm here to tell you that I talked

shocked he managed to persuade Xenia. Yet, she didn't share his

"Cedric..." Sienna's heart sank.

was

Sienna resolved

Fliraty and recent events, as far as I'm concerned, it's over

it now?" Cedric's smile faded slightly, a hint

consideration,

Before she could finish, Cedric nodded profusely.

priority," he said, his face

"There's no need to rush things between

know my feelings,"

moved by

saying, 'times have changed.' Do you understand what I mean?"

then. Herĕ circumstances and state of

interjected anxiously, "Sienna, even if you don't agree, don't reject

"Just because you're unwilling now doesn't mean your feelings won't change,

wrong,' she admitted. "But-" Sienna

with a smile. "Even if I don't get what

"Cedric..." Sienna murmured.

and fully aware of my actions. Just follow your heart at your pace," Cedric reassured