Chapter 104
Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance
Chapter 104 Sienna was being so serious. Cedric couldnât help but quietly checkle to himself. She had seen right through him, and it was clear she wasnât going to give him any chance at all.
âDonât take it so seriously,â he said quickly, trying to brush it off. I told you that it was all fake. Not realâ
Sienna didnât argue, just shook her head. âI donât want to get you involved. Iâll handle things with Josiah myselfâ
She waved him off. âItâs getting late. You should go. Iâm going back.â
ä¿¡ With that, she turned and jogged down the alley.
âHey...â Cedric sighed heavily, mumbling to himself. âHow did you know that to me, youâre the best girl in the world?â
Half an hour later, after a quick shower, Siennaâs phone was buzzing nonâstop on the table.
She hurried over, picked it up, and saw it was Cedric calling.
âHey?â She answered, confused. âWhatâs up?â
âSiennaâ Cedricâs voice was urgent on the other end. Tm at the apartment entrance. I donât know which building youâre in Get down here, quick.â
âWhatâs going on?â she asked, still confused.
âDonât ask so many questions, just hurry.â And he hung up.
Sienna stood there holding the phone, frowning. Isnât he supposed to have left already? Why is he asking me to meet him at the apartment entrance?
she wondered. âWhatâs so important that he canât talk about it on the phone?â
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 couldnât see Cedric âWhere are you?â she muttered.
âHey, Sienna, someone greeted..
At the sound of her name, Siennaâs shoulders tensed. She looked up and saw Josiah. She didnât expect that he had actually followed her here.
Without wasting a second, she turned and ran.
âSiennalâ 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 âI wonât touch you, but why are you running?â
Josjah truly didnât understand. They had been fine earlier when they were together at the hospital, watching over Howard.
âCan you tell me whatâs going on?â he asked, his voice softer now.
Siennaâs throat went dry. She licked her lips. 1. Thereâs no reason. Iâm just... tired. I want to go home and rest.â
âThatâs it!â Josiali didnât get it. âWhy 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.
âYes, thatâs the reason. Sienna nodded, but her face looked pale âSienna?â Josialiâs expression changed. He reached out to her. âWhatâs wrong? You donât look well Why is your face so pale?â
back a couple of paces.
âDonât touch me! Sienna snapped, stepping âSienna?â Josiahâs brows furrowed, his expression darkening. âWhatâs really going on?â
âHi, Siennal Just then, Cedricâs voice rang out, and Sienna felt a wave of relief wash over her like a lifeline being thrown her way.
âCedric!â She raised her arm, waving, as though she had just found her savior. âIâm here!â
âI know.â Cedric smiled and walked over to her, standing by her side.
He finally seemed to notice Josiah. âOh, hey, Josiah. Youâre here too. I didnât recognize you earlier, only saw your back.â Josiah scoffed silently, rolling his eyes. âThis guyâs putting on a show. Whatâs he trying to pull?â he wondered.
He raised a fand, gesturing for Cedric to move aside. âStep aside I need to talk to Sienna.â
Immediately, Cedric felt the tension in Siennaâs body, her entire frame stiffening.
âJosiah,â Cedric said, no longer smiling, his tone suddenly serious. âSorry, I canât move. If you need to talk to Sienna, go alicad.â
He turned to Sienna. âSienna is my girlfriend. There are no secrets between us.â
Siennaâs eyes widened slightly, her lips parting. She instinctively opened her mouth to argue.
But then, Cedric subtly shook his head, a slow, gentle motion. Sienna understood immediately. If she argued now, Josiah would never let it go.
But should I just go along with Cedricâs words? It doesnât feel fair to Cedric at all, she wondered. Sienna clenched her hands, her heart tort âHumph.â Josiah scoffed quietly, glancing at Sienna, then looking at Cedric with a mocking gleam in his eyes.
âSo, youâre saying sheâs your girlfriend? Too bad, Sienna doesnât agree,â he said, his voice laced with sarcasm.
He reached out, trying to pull Sienna toward him. The sight of them standing together made him sick to his stomach.
âSienna, come here,â said Josiah.
âI am.â Sienna quickly took a step back, her chin raised defiantly âI am Cedricâs girlfriend,â she repeated.
Suddenly, everything went silent. It was as if the air itself had frozen.
A smile tugged at Josiahâs lips, but it didnât reach his eyes. His voice was light, but there was a biting coldness in it. âWhat are you talking about?â
His tone was calm but carried an undeniable pressure. âStop making things up.â
Sienna stared into his eyes, unflinching, her voice steady, âIâm not making anything up. This is the truth,â
20:45 Mon, Jan 6 Chapter 101 Cedric lowered his gaze, looking at her with a look of encouragement.
At this point, there was no turning back. Sienna took a deep breath, raised her arm, and took hold of Cedricâs hand. She slid her fingers between his, interlocking them tightly..
Even that wasnât enough. She held his hand and raised it, her clear, unwavering gaze fixed on Josiah. âDo you see this?â
âThatâs right.â Cedric smiled and tightened his grip on her hand Josiah, Sienna and I love each other. We hope youâll understand and support us.â
The sight of it felt like a knife to Josiahâs chest. She wouldnât let him touch her, but she was holtling Cedricâs hand like this.
Josiah suddenly closed his eyes as if trying to block out the pain At that moment, his heart twisted, aching and numb. âHowâs this possible? Why do I feel this way?â he wondered.
When he opened his eyes again, he locked them on Sienna, his expression so torn it was impossible to tell if he was angry or smiling.
âHow has she done this? After everything, I have been pushing him all this time, and now she is with Cedric? he thought.
âSienna!â Josiah gritted his teeth, trying to suppress his fury. His voice was low but intense. âCome here, right now, If you do, Tll pretend like you didnât say any of this.â
He reached out his long, slender hand toward her.
Sienna froze, her breath caught in her throat.
âJosiah!â At just the right moment, Cedric stepped in front of Sienna, shielding her from Josiahâs seething gaze.
âDonât make things hard for Sienna.â
âGet out of my way.â Josiah snapped. âDonât think just because youâre Yosefâs cousin, I wonât do something to you.â
Josiah raised his hands and grabbed Cedricâs collar, pulling him close.
âJosiah Cedric met his gaze with calm resolve, showing no fear. âJust because I respect you doesnât mean you can bully my girlfriend.â
The two stood face to face, tension thick in the air, each of them ready for a fight.
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