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 time its 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 some time on 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 time like 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 time you 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 handsome features .

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 time Cedric 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 ; blame the 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 help me out .

Sien