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.

"It would have to be postponed if

up all night as well. Go

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

entered the room. He dismissed the nurse on duty and took her place at Joyce's

the only person who could save her, Conner, had

I do?' Josiah thought with a frown,

Conner's whereabouts was nearly impossible now. That left only one option-finding

in such a short time would require immense

Flynn family. Miranda had made sure of that, forbidding

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

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

awake." Tara gestured toward the table. "Just in time. I brought breakfast. Have

on Sienna first." He had no idea if Sienna had managed to get any rest or

Sienna emerged 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

Josiah took two steps forward. "Tara brought

Have some."

more. Overnight, she seemed to have

jawline was sharper, and her eyes h a

as if wanting to

rang. "Helo," he

turned away, lowering his

Al right, I

Josiah hung up, he turned only to see Sienna already seated at the dining table. She was

thought.

milk in her hands, and a sharp sting spread through his chest as if he had

I'll need

Josiah said.

a smile spreading across her lips.

insubstantial smile. "Then, I'll be leaving. I'll try

Sienna stretched the corners of her mouth wider, urging him on.

Sienna a long,

turned away, the light in Sienna's eyes dimmed. The fragile,

left alone to

earlier-who was

too many people in his heart,

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