Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 419

Chapter 419

Josiah carefully placed Sienna into the car and drove toward the hospital. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, but his gaze kept flicking to the fragile figure beside him.

Sienna hadn't been unconscious for long before she slowly came to. Her delicate lashes fluttered as she opened her eyes.

"You're awake." Josiah spoke in a hushed tone, as though afraid Sienna might shatter like fragile porcelain. "How do you feel?"

Sienna didn't respond. She merely shook her head before turning her face toward the car window. Silent tears slid down her pale cheeks, each drop pulling a taut string around Josiah's heart, tightening mercilessly.

Josiah swallowed hard, falling silent. At times like this, words were futile. Nothing could soothe the agony of a mother's heart.

When they arrived at the hospital, Josiah parked the car and turned to carry Sienna. "I can walk by myself." She shook her head in refusal.

"How will you do that?" Josiah frowned, his worry undisguised.

"You just fainted, so you don't have the strength. Be good... Let me carry you."

As Josiah spoke, he used his strength to effortlessly lift Sienna into his arms. Sienna truly had no energy to resist. In the end, she allowed herself to be carried into the inpatient building.

Back at the inpatient building, Josiah settled Sienna into a family room. His fingers brushed against her cheek as he tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. Her skin was icy to the touch. "I'll call the doctor to check on you."

A doctor arrived shortly and conducted a brief examination. "Her blood pressure is slightly low, but it's nothing serious. Some rest should do the trick."

"Okay. Thank you," Josiah saw the doctor out. He returned to Sienna's bedside and pulled the blanket higher over her. "I know you won't be able to sleep, but at least close your eyes and rest...

Joyce will wake up soon and ask for you."

At the mention of Joyce, a sharp pain struck Sienna's heart.

Without another word, she shut her eyes.

Josiah let out a barely audible sigh. "Rest well. I'll go check on Joyce." With that,

he stood up, left the room, and quietly closed the door behind him.

"Mr. Flynn," Zach called, still standing guard outside. "Any news from Mr.

Fischer?" Josiah shook his head with a grave expression.

days," Zach said. "It would have to be postponed if

a hand at Zach. "You've been up

me know if there's anything

room. He dismissed the

up in the blankets, completely unaware that the only person who could save

Josiah thought with a frown, pondering what to

That left only one

a short time would require

of the Flynn family. Miranda had made sure

***

He dozed off on the couch, just enough to shake off some exhaustion. Glancing over at the bed,

stepped outside. Tara had already arrived and was in the cafeteria, unpacking the

Flynn, you're awake." Tara gestured toward the table.

had no idea if

from the family room. She had freshened up, tying her long hair neatly behind her head. However, the dark circles beneath her eyes and the red streaks in them

took two steps

Have some."

saying no more. Overnight, she

Her jawline was sharper, and her eyes h a

if wanting to say something

rang. "Helo," he

away, lowering his voice

right,

up, he turned only to see Sienna already seated at the dining table. She was holding a cup of milk to her lips and had her

thought.

nearly untouched milk in

to take care of. I'll need to step out for a

Josiah said.

a smile spreading across her

Josiah hesitated and gulped as he looked at Sienna's insubstantial smile. "Then, I'll be leaving.

ahead." Sienna stretched the corners of her mouth wider, urging him on. "Don't let me

a long, searching look before turning

turned away, the light in Sienna's eyes dimmed. The fragile, fleeting smile vanished, leaving

like that. Just like before, I'm left alone to take care of Joyce and face everything on

earlier-who

many people in his heart, not enough to share.

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