Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 429

Chapter 429

Al preparations for the bone marrow transplant were completed.

The surgery was scheduled for the day after tomorrow.

That night, Conner woke up feeling much better. The medication had mostly worn off.

The next morning, Sienna and Conner went to see Lucas for a final consultation.

Since everything had already been discussed, this was more of a formality. Finally, they signed the consent forms.

Conner followed Sienna as they left the doctor's office. "I haven't seen Joyce for days. I miss her."

As the door opened, Joyce's laughter rang out. "Hehe... That tickles, Mr. Flynn."

Josiah was here.

Sienna was stunned. She hadn't expected him to be out of bed.

Hearing movement, Josiah looked up and nodded. "I came to see Joyce."

Josiah had come over the moment he was able to move. He hadn't even freshened up, and his face was rough with stubble.

Playfully, he rubbed it against Joyce's delicate face, making her giggle.

Sienna smiled and asked, "Feeling better? Is it okay to move around like this?"

"I'm fine," Josiah answered. "I barely feel anything now."

"Mr. Flynn, are you sick?" Joyce seemed to understand and anxiously tugged on his sleeve.

Josiah chuckled and tapped her tiny nose. "The moment I see you, I feel all better."

"Really?" Joyce asked.

"Yes," Josiah assured her.

"Joyce," Sienna reached out to her daughter. "Time to eat something." She hesitated, then turned to Josiah, "Have you eaten? Join us."

A subtle wave of emotion passed over Josiah. "Sure."

me!" Joyce immediately stretched

like Mr. Flynn now, huh? Fine, let him carry you then." She glanced at Conner. "Let's go get

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even prepared soup and brought it over from Sunshine Neighborhood. A bone marrow transplant was a major procedure, so replenishing nutrients

Conner. Finally, she placed

he doubted Tara had made extra for him. He shook his head

she's not missing

than I

Sienna with calm restraint, his voice slightly

from the soup clouded his vision. He knew that Sienna was grateful

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went ahead as scheduled. Josiah came early, and Joyce was already awake. Her eyes blinked wide

Josiah held the little girl.

Joyce lay on his shoulder, her

Josiah stroked her hair, already sensing what was on her

he reassured her, "Don't be

little nap. When you wake up, it'll be all

blinking her eyes.

course," Josiah nodded without hesitation. "I promise,

Sienna walked

Joyce wriggled out of Josiah's arms and rushed

in surprise. "What's wrong? You have Mr.

voice a little hoarse. "I'm not scared, so you don't need to be scared

quickly looked up, blinking to hold back the tears.

her pinky. "Let's make a pinky

smiled through her tears and hooked her pinky around

must keep your word,"

pulling Joyce into

ready, Conner and Joyce were

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was expected to take about six

since the procedure was long, Sienna asked

Ever since he had told Sienna about Josiah's past, he wasn't sure whether they

insisting on staying After all, Joyce's parents were there, and he wasn't anyone special

out and come back

agreed, "I'm working a double today but getting off early. I'll