Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Sienna was being so serious. Cedric couldn’t help but quietly checkle to himself. She had seen right through him, and it was clear she wasn’t going to give him any chance at all.

“Don’t take it so seriously,” he said quickly, trying to brush it off. I told you that it was all fake. Not real”

Sienna didn’t argue, just shook her head. “I don’t want to get you involved. I’ll handle things with Josiah myself”

She waved him off. “It’s getting late. You should go. I’m going back.”

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With that, she turned and jogged down the alley.

“Hey…” Cedric sighed heavily, mumbling to himself. “How did you know that to me, you’re the best girl in the world?”

Half an hour later, after a quick shower, Sienna’s phone was buzzing non–stop on the table.

She hurried over, picked it up, and saw it was Cedric calling.

“Hey?” She answered, confused. “What’s up?”

“Sienna” Cedric’s voice was urgent on the other end. Tm at the apartment entrance. I don’t know which building you’re in Get down here, quick.”

“What’s going on?” she asked, still confused.

“Don’t ask so many questions, just hurry.” And he hung up.

Sienna stood there holding the phone, frowning. Isn’t he supposed to have left already? Why is he asking me to meet him at the apartment entrance? she wondered. “What’s so important that he can’t talk about it on the phone?”

She quickly grabbed the towel off her head, wiped it a few times, took her phone and keys, locked the door, and rushed downstairs.

Once she was outside, she looked around, but couldn’t see Cedric “Where are you?” she muttered.

“Hey, Sienna, someone greeted..

At the sound of her name, Sienna’s shoulders tensed. She looked up and saw Josiah. She didn’t expect that he had actually followed her here.

Without wasting a second, she turned and ran.

“Siennal” But this time, Josiah was faster.

His long legs easily blocked her path. He remembered how she had reacted so aggressively in the hospital, so he just stopped her, not touching her,

To reassure her, he raised his hands slightly and lowered his gaze “I won’t touch you, but why are you running?”

Josjah truly didn’t understand. They had been fine earlier when they were together at the hospital, watching over Howard.

“Can you

tell

me what’s going on?” he asked, his voice softer now.

Sienna’s throat went dry. She licked her lips. 1. There’s no reason. I’m just… tired. I want to go home and rest.”

“That’s it!” Josiali didn’t get it. “Why not just say it directly to mer

Chapter 101

At this point, he was doing his best to be understanding, practically giving her whatever she wanted.

“Yes, that’s the reason. Sienna nodded, but her face looked pale

“Sienna?” Josiali’s expression changed. He reached out to her. “What’s wrong? You don’t look well Why is your face so pale?”

back a couple of paces.

“Don’t touch me! Sienna snapped, stepping

“Sienna?” Josiah’s brows furrowed, his expression darkening. “What’s really going on?”

“Hi, Siennal Just then, Cedric’s voice rang out, and Sienna felt a wave of relief wash over her like a lifeline being thrown her

way.

“Cedric!” She raised her arm, waving, as though she had just found her savior. “I’m here!”

“I know.” Cedric smiled and walked over to her, standing by her side.