Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 230 for a Howards re wavered! a moment, and his lips pressed into a straight line.

He hesitated.

Josiah... Josiah a heart sank with unease.

What on earth is so hard to say! Howard stayed silent, not responding Howard Jouls urgency grew.

Is it really that difficult to tell me? He guessed.

Have you done something to hurt Yvette ? At this a brief flicker of emotion flashed in Howards eyes, as if confirming Josialis suspicion.

Howard! Josiah gasped, stepping closer to him and lowering his voice You need to speak up ! Josh Howard furrowed his brow, clearly struggling with hesitation.

Howard Josiah Hervey interjected, pulling Josiah back.

Howard knows what hes doing : please dont pressure him Am I pressuring him Josiahs anger flared, veins standing out on his forehead as he glared at Howard.

Your personal matters are your own to handle, but I honestly hope you understand what youre doing? Josiah pointed toward the ward Today, Yvette just fainted from low blood sugar.

But what if next tits worse! If she were truly in danger and needed you, would you be like today and not be there for her? At those words.

Howards expression darkened, and he fell silent, seemingly at a loss for words, Josiah regarded Howard thoughtfully, his confusion and disappointment gradually fading into resignation.

your younger brother.

I can say no more.

Go inside and check on Yvette; she was just asking for you.

With that, Josiah walked out of the ward.

Howard.

Hervey looked at the quiet Howard, offering a bit of advice.

Maybe you should talk to Josiah He is your most trusted brother, and having his help could save much trouble.

Not Howard frowned and glanced at Hervey .

I have my own plans for this I see.

Hervey fell silent, not daring to say m more Howard stepped into the Howard stepped into the ward.

He pondered, Should I tell Josiah ? As Hervey said, if Josiah beneficul.

Or perhaps I should wait a bit longer and see ah knows, it would only be After Jonah left, Sienna found herself not wanting to watch the film anymore.

With ston her hands, it would be better to go back and keep Joyce company.

She grabbed her bag and left the screening room Ar this hour, the place was crowded, filled with people out for entertainment.

Suddenly, a passerby bumped into her, and she twisted awkwardly.

almost falling Are you alright? Someone beside her reached out to steady her.

Im fine.

Thank you Sienna managed a smile, but her relief was short lived as she touched her wrist and realized her watch Was She quickly scanned the crowd.

It must have been the person who bumped into her.

Thief! He stole my watch? She vaguely remembered the mans features, including the black baseball cap he wore.

The man glanced back nervously amid the crowd.

Stop right there! Its you ! Sienna pushed through the crowd, chasing the figure in the black cap Dont run Suddenly, a familiar figure dashed out from behind her.

Tall and recognizable, it was Cedric .

Sienna was surprised to see him under these circumstances Watching hi him sprint ahead reminded her of his injury, she wondered if his leg leg had healed enough for him to run like that Up ahead, Cedric caught up with the man in the black cap, delivering a swih kick to his knee, causing the man to collapse.

Wheres the watch The man scoffed, reaching into his jacket pocket.

Suddenly, he pulled out a knife and lunged at Cedric .

With a push, he knocked Cedre to the 1/2 Chapter 280 ground and ran away.

Cedric ! Sienna rushed forward, horrified by the scene.

She knelt beside him, supporting his weight.

Cedric ! Are you hurt? Im fine.

Cedric steadied himself on his elbow, looking at Sienna with a faint smile.

Dont worry, its just my arm.

Its nothing serious Blood was seeping through his fingers as he gripped his arm · We need to get to a hospital, immediately! Sienna urged, helping him to his feet . Lets go, right now! Okay.

Cedric nodded, his expression apologetic.

Im sorry; I couldnt get your watch back.

Why are you even mentioning the watch at a tlike this? Sienna shook her head.

Had she known chasing after a watch would get Cedric hurt, she would have never gone after it The cars here, get t in Sienna urged.

Okay.

On his way to th the cinema, Josiah received a call from Zaid and said.

Zaid.

Im almost there.

Mr.

Flynn, Zaid replied, I arrived at the tyou said, but I havent seen Sienna, Plus, her phone is off Josiah frowned.

Alright, I will call her.

Okay.

After ending the call.

Josiah quickly dialed Sienna.

Like Zaid said, she didnt pick up.

Thinking that time, to his relief, she answered Hello she might be upset, he tried again, and this Sienna, Josiah felt a wave of relief wash over him. Tm almost at the cinema; where are you? Which exit ? To his si surprise, Sienna replied, Tm not at the cinema Josiah froze, an uneasy feeling creeping over him.

Where are you? Tm at the hospital.

Sienna explained everything that had happened Okay, Im on my way.

After hanging up, worry clouded Josiahs handsfeatures.

Cedric again.

Would this ever end? At the hospital, Josiah arrived to find Sienna supporting Cedric as he sat on a bench.

After returning from the ER, Cedrics arm was worse than theyd thought deep enough to risk nerve damage and needing surgery, which was being prepared. ng with her, as every tCedric crossed her path, he ended up hurt.

Sienna felt a mix of frustration and guilt, believing that something was wrong This is all my fault .

Dont say that Cedric hated seeing her upset.

You didnt stab me; blthe thief, not yourself.

Dont punish yourself for what someone else did, okay! Cedric_ Siennas eyes this world.

filled with tears.

He remained so kind, showing no resentment no matter what he faced.

He was such a gentle soul to exist in Dont cry Cedric pulled a tissue from his pocket ready to wipe away her tears, but he paused. He felt he no longer had the right.

Here.

Cedric handed the tissue to her.

Wipe your tears; I still need you to helpout.

Sien