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."

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

actually together,' she

you say,"

Sienna woke up and noticed Cedric's

waiting for you

o'clock, but it was now

window and saw Cedric's

still here!' Sienna exclaimed

This is for you," he said with

flowers. "Why are you

here to tell you that I talked to my parents last night. They won't

persuade Xenia. Yet,

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

was

resolved to face

I'm concerned, it's over between us. I never considered

it now?" Cedric's smile

persistence. After consideration,

finish, Cedric nodded profusely.

the top priority," he said, his

her. "There's no need

know my feelings," Cedric explained

moved by

there's a saying, 'times have changed.' Do you understand what

was then. Herĕ circumstances and state of mind had changed drastically since. She shook

that she was about to reject him, Cedric interjected anxiously, "Sienna, even if you don't

her words, he asked, "Just because you're unwilling now doesn't mean your feelings won't

not wrong,'

opportunity," Cedric said with a smile. "Even if I don't get what I want in the end,

"Cedric..." Sienna murmured.

aware of my actions. Just follow your heart at