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.

surgery is in two days," Zach said. "It would have to be postponed if Conner

a hand at Zach. "You've been up all night as well. Go and get some

Mr. Flynn." Zach nodded. "Let me know if there's anything I can

the nurse on duty and took her

fast asleep, curled up in the blankets, completely unaware that the only

I do?' Josiah

That left only one option-finding him before

would require

longer the respected second son of the Flynn family. Miranda had made sure

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couch, just enough to shake off some exhaustion. Glancing over at the bed, he saw that

had already arrived and was in the cafeteria, unpacking the

Flynn, you're awake." Tara gestured toward the table. "Just in time. I brought breakfast.

"Let me check on Sienna first." He had no

her long hair neatly behind

Josiah took two steps

Have some."

more. Overnight,

sharper, and her eyes h a d

parted his lips as if wanting to say something more when his

he answered.

his voice instinctively. "Mm,

Al right,

turned only to see Sienna already seated at the dining table. She

thought.

and walked up to Sienna. His gaze swept over the nearly untouched milk in her hands, and a sharp sting spread through his chest as if he had

take care of. I'll need to step

Josiah said.

Sienna lifted her gaze at Josiah, a smile spreading across her lips. "Oh? You're

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

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

Sienna a long, searching

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

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

call earlier-who was

There are too many people in his heart, not enough to share.

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