Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 421

Chapter 421

Honk! Honk! Honk!

A private car approached from the left but Sienna remained completely oblivious. "Sienna," Josiah shouted. His scalp went numb with fear, his eyes widening in horror.

Before Sienna could even react, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. Josiah lunged forward, pulling her back in a swift, urgent motion. They slammed against the courtyard wall, and in that instant, his palm cradled her back protectively.

"Watch where you're going," the driver inside the car cursed loudly before speeding off in frustration.

Josiah's heart was still hammering wildly as he gazed at Sienna, who was in his arms. The terror lingered in his chest, but his voice remained gentle as he reassured, "It's okay. You're fine now."

However, Sienna seemed entirely unaware of what had just happened. She broke free from Josiah's embrace and rushed toward the gate. "She went inside."

"Sienna." Josiah frowned, quickly retrieving the umbrella that had fallen when Sienna was knocked over. He rushed to catch up, holding the umbrella over her. "It's pouring, and you're getting soaked. Let's return to the hospital, okay?" He reached out to grab her arm.

"Let go of me." Sienna suddenly broke free, jerking her head up to glare at Josiah with a raging gaze.

"Does the rain even matter? Does it matter if I get drenched?"

Sienna tilted her face upward, the moisture streaming down her cheeks indistinguishable-was it rain or tears?

"I followed her all afternoon. She went to see Reyna, then to the supermarket... But why didn't she go looking for Conner? Why?"

Josiah was momentarily taken aback, and then understanding dawned. Sienna had been shadowing Tania, hoping she would lead her to Conner's whereabouts. "I'm not leaving!" Sienna's eyes were red-rimmed as she stubbornly shook her head, teetering on the brink of collapse. "I'll wait right here. She can't avoid seeing Conner forever. She just can't. I will wait. I have to."

"Sienna." Josiah's heart ached terribly. Balancing an umbrella in one hand, he reached out with the other, cupping the back of Sienna's head and pressing her into his embrace. "You don't have to do this. Leave Joyce's matter to me."

"Leave it to you?" Sienna froze, looking at Josiah with confusion.

"Yes." Josiah nodded. "Joyce is my daughter too. I feel the same way you do. Trust me, I'm already working on it-"

Josiah's phone interrupted him. His expression tensed-it could be news from Ethan. "Sienna, just a

flashing name, "Yvette," on the screen. A barely audible

as she fumed, "Josiah, we're not

hardened as he rejected the call. He lifted his hand,

a voice called from a distance. Braving the rain, Cedric strode toward them

surprised

phone rang again, and this time, it

Evans, we have a

furrowed

Ethan replied 'Pinkine Town?' Josiah thought, recognizing the name immediately. It was Fiona's hometown and the place where Sienna's mother was

call and looked up -just in time to see Cedric holding Sienna's hand, handing his umbrella to Sienna, then shrugging off his jacket

chest. Taking a shallow breath, he schooled his features into impassivity and stepped forward.

going back." Sienna shook her head stubbornly, repeating

helpless against

Cedric looked at Sienna, his voice warm

Don't you want to see Joyce? When I left, she hadn't eaten yet. She said she

okay?" Cedric persuaded.

on." Cedric held the umbrella up for Sienna and gently supported her arm

complex did not allow outside vehicles in, so

umbrella he held entirely toward Sienna, shielding her from the downpour while

rolling through him, then wordlessly

Pagani, Cedric glanced in the rearview mirror and frowned in confusion. "Where

glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Josiah's black Bentley

leaned back in her seat, shaking her head. "I don't know." However, she already had the

to meet Yvette, isn't he?' It was only natural for Josiah to meet Yvette

inappropriate at times like this. Sienna had believed that no matter what stood between them, Josiah genuinely loved Joyce, at

even the bond of blood and family was no match for the

on Tania had gone cold. What next?' "Sienna Cedric glanced at Sienna and spoke