Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 234 Tara hesitated for a moment but eventually spoke, her voice shaking a little.

Aplastic anemia, Josiahs heart unk in shock .

While he had suspected that Joyce was dealing with something serious, hearing it confirmed was too much to handle.

As he looked down at the fragile little girl in his arms, Josiah struggled to breathe.

She is so small how could she endure this? He held Joyce gently, careful not to apply any pressure for fear of hurting her.

Furrowing his brows with a serious expression, he asked, She chere to ... ! Tara sighed, wiping her eyes. Shes here for a hospital admission for tests.

Weve put her through a morning full of exams; its been really tough.

and she is still so little ... Josiah could see that Joyce was in pain.

He lifted her closer and asked, Joyce, please tellwhere it hurts.

Joyce thought for a moment before shaking her head.

I have no idea.

Her lips formed a small pout, and tears rolled down her cheeks as she confessed.

Tjust dont feel well.

Josiah Very unwell Alright.

Josiah felt a rush of worry and didnt dare ask more.

I see.

Dont cry.

Joyce; Im here with you.

Joyce amiggled deeper into his arms.

Worried about her, Josiah looked at Tara.

Where is the patient room? Please follow me.

When they arrived at the patient room, Josiahs face was still clouded with concern.

Get the doctor Joyce needed to see a doctor if she was feeling this bad Tara nodded and rushed off.

When Brayden heard the news, he quickly cover to check on Joyce.

Ruttling her hair, Brayden said, Joyce, you did great! All done with the examination? He pulled out the fairy wand he had brought as a reward.

Look! This is your reward! Thank you, Brayden.

Joyce accepted it through her sniffles, lacking her usual excitement.

Josiah frowned as he glanced at Brayden and asked, Youre sure Joyce is alright? Brayden nodded, eyeing Josiah warily, unsure of his connection to Joyce.

Josialys aura made it clear he was no ordinary man.

Brayden explained, During exams, kids can feel sdiscomfort because they have a low tolerance.

Josiah nodded, trying to understand even though he still looked worried.

He wanted to comfort Joyce and thought about laying her down to help her feel better .

Joyces face crumpled immediately.

Josiah, hold! Do you not like me? Tara felt a little embarrassed and said, Lethold her instead.

Little ones usually want to be held when theyre feeling unwell, Josiah didnt understand all these details, but he could not let her go now.

TII hold her.

He shook his head, still cradling Joyec Joyce.

Im sorry, I should bring you comfort.

How could I not like you? He reassured her while rocking her gently in the patient room.

I like you the most.

Glancing at Tara, he silently asked if this was okay.

Tara nodded, her eyes red, Josiah felt joy when he noticed that Joyce seemed more at ease Josiah Joyce snuggled against him, her voice barely a whisper.

Hmm Josiah looked down at her.

Joyce looked a little shy.

I want to drink strawberry milk in his Oh no Josiah groaned, closing his frustration How could I forget to bring sfor you? He genuinely regretted it.

He had been with Joyce many times, yet he had forgotten to buy her strawberry milk.

Just wait a moment.

Josiah supported her with one arm while reaching into his pocket for his phone, dialing a number.

Get sstrawberry 1/3 Chapter 944 ry soon After hanging up, he smiled at Joyce.

Just wait a moment, okay? Your favorite strawberry milk will be here very With tears sparkling in her eyes, Joyce lunged toward him, hugging him tightly.

You are so wonderful ! I like you, Josiah ? Josch chuckled softly.

I like you too, very, very much.

At the entrance of the patient room, Sienna stood quietly, watching them.

She had just stepped away for a moment, and here was Josiah, with their It was amazing how connected this father and daughter were.

Sienna blinked, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes, and quietly slipped away.

Soon Zach arrived, bringing the long awaited strawberry milk, Zach, still trying to figure out the situation, wondered how Josiah could possibly be fnend of a lile girl.

This gal was incredibly beautiful one of the loveliest children Zach had ever seen.

Jouds tilted his chin slightly.

Open a bottle for her.

Of course Zach did so, and handed it to Josiah Josiah held it to Joyces lips.

Heres the strawberry milk you love Jayce stayed still, just opening her mouth for the straw without moving her hands.

As she drank, her checks puffed adorably, and she looked a bit happier.

Josiahs expression softened.

You really know how to enjoy y milk.

or starts to miss me, just givea call.

He added, Anytime.

Zach thought to himself, Kids have it easy.

Everything they do gets praised Before leaving, Josiah gave Tara his number.

If Joyce feels unwell or sta Aright ... Tara looked at joyce, hesitated, but finally accepted the number.

Jonah did not seem malicious to her.

Plus, she felt he was not an ordinary person; he had wealth that indicated he was unlikely to be a fraud, especially since Joyce didnt have anything of value to deceive him over . Josiah Joyce held his finger tightly.

Are you leaving? Worried that Joyce might cling to him more.

Tara quickly stepped in.

Joyce, be good : Josiah is an adult and has important things to do.

Oh Jayces lips quivered sadly.

you often, alright? Its okay Josiah felt a twinge of sympathy.

Dont be sad, Joyce.

I will cto see itally! joyces face lit up as she extended her little pinky.

Lets make a pinky promise! Alright Josiah smiled as he linked his finger with her chubby one.

I wont lie.

Bye.

Goodbye, Josiah The two parted reluctantly Just as Josiah left with Zach, Sienna stepped back into the patient room she had timed her entry O perfectly after he was Mommy! Joyce, now looking more energe more energetic, exclaimed, Mommys back Sienna smiled as the opened the thermal container she was holding.

Did you wait long! Soon youll get to enjoy your favorite cheesy sweel Th the car Josiah wondered what more En. he could do for joyce. She wasnt his child, yet she filled his mind intensely.

Then his phone rang.

It was Howard.

On the other end, Howard said, Josiah, please cto Maplewood Bay, I need to talk to you.