Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 144

Zach picked up on what Josiah was hinting at right away. “Mr. Flynn, you want to get rid of her?” Zach asked.

“Yes,” Josiah confirmed with a subtle nod. It was a no–brainer. He wasn’t going to leave a time bomb near Sienna otherwise.

Sienna had some really bad colic this time. And it happened on a stormy day when roads were closed. If Josiah hadn’t shown up just in time, she could’ve gotten into big trouble. Josiah couldn’t believe how ruthless Nina was being.

At the same time, Cedric got to the Harbwood Hospital.

“Excuse me, was there a patient named Sienna brought in a bit ago Cedric asked.

“Yep, she’s in Observation Room 3, the nurse told him.

“Got it, thanks, Cedric said, walking into the room.

It was quiet and

empty He went over and sat down by the bell.

“Sienna” Cedric softly held Sienna’s hand, treating it like a delicate treasure.

“Sorry I got here late, he apologized, his voice heavy with guilt. Just really glad you’re alright.”

Her hand gave a slight twitch in his grip

“Sienna“” Cedric asked, his voice rising in surprise. “You awake?”

Sienna’s eyes fluttered open, a small furrow appearing on her brow. “Cedric… it’s you,” she whispered, her voice barely there.

Her mind was foggy from the pain, and she only vaguely recalled being rushed to the hospital. She hadn’t thought it was Cedric who helped her.

Her surprise quickly faded. With blocked roads in the storm, Cedric was the only one she thought would care for her to such an extent and go to such trouble for her.

“Yeah, it’s me,” Cedric said with a nod, not knowing what her words implied. “Sorry about the delay. Feeling any better?”

“Much better. Sienna replied, her voice still weak. “How’d you find out I was sick?”

“Jum told me,” Cedric said.

Sienna recalled Queenie was at the hotel with Brenda, which explained how Jim knew about her illness.

She noticed Cedric was totally drenched. “Why’re you-

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Before she could finish, Cedric just chuckled. “No worries. It was pouring our there. Couldn’t stay dry?”

Sienna felt a rush of gratitude for what he’d done for her. “Cedric, thanks so much,” she said softly, her eyes gening a little misty.

Cedric shook his head. “I didn’t do much,” he said.

Sienna couldn’t believe he was playing it down. Without him, she’d have been in a real jam tonight.

“Cedric… Sienna began, reaching for something on the nightstand.

“What do you need?” Cedric asked, seeing her move

“This?” He grabbed the big towel hanging on the bedpost

“Yep. Menna nodded, and Cedric was about to hand it to her

“You’re something” Sienna smiled, “Why’re you giving me the towell You’re the one who’s soaked. You should dry off. Take off your jacket and get your hair dried”

Gedrir smiled wally. “Alright” he said.

Sienna, her voice geile, tossed the towel over his hair. “Dry off quick, or you’ll catch a cold,” she warned.

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Sure thing. Cedric replied

They exchanged a grin, their eyes looking. Meanwhile, wan hed them

Zach stossl behusl him, barely breathing

Suddenby, Josiah spun around and stormest away

wight stood at the slum, hands in lita puukets, lils expueston darkening by the art wood on he

“Uh–oh Mc. Flynn’s absosit to blow, Zach thought as he followersd quickly. “Mr. Flynn, where are we

“Tool” Josialy snappest, glaring at Zach as if he were the most clueless person alive. “Duur’t you get it? We’re going back to Jriacrity” With i all lovey dovey, he figured fie d be the odd one unit.

Zach hesitateil. “Mr. Ferm, you should go in asul explain. You were the one who saved Sienna to

“Nope,” Jostal cut hun off, his eyes cold anil full of attitude. “I don’t neeil her thanks or her granitele:

Sienna had glanced at Cedis with that tender, sweet look and even sumilest, Josialt thought his involvement was ridiculous. Cedric and Sienna’s issue wasn’t their feelings for cash other, but Cedric’s family.

Josiah realized it was foolish to think he had a chance. Even if he rushed over t show concern, he wouldlo’t receive th

that trusler look from ber

ich was about to interject and tell Josiah that it would be better for Jostals if she felt gratitude towards him instead of hatred. Hot sering Josialé’s gloomy mug, he kept quiet.

“Let’s get back to Jetacrity,” Josiah demandest

“Got it.” Zach replied.

Outside, the sky was starting to brighten, and though the wind and rain were will blowing and pouring, they weren’t as wild as yesterday

Cedric walked back in with his phone. He’ll stepped out for a work call, and when he got hack, Sienna was up and aleont.

“Sienna, you up?” Cedric asked, walking to the room.

“Yep, she said with a ned.

Sienna could pick up most of the chat through the flimsy observation room door. She knew Cedric had his plate full. “Tin good now, if you need to work, you should go she said.

Not wanting Cedric to put up a fight, she added. “The nurse said Rose phoned and is on her way.

Cup. “Sienna, do y

you

Cedric shrugged and said. “Sounds good, but he stayed put. He plopped down on the bed’s edge and looked at her straight u think there’s a chance I could get back in you good graces

Sienna was caught off guard, speechless.

Tin isot asking for much,” Cedric went on, his voler shaking a bit. “I’m giving it my all here. Just lonking for a chance.“.

Sanna was conflicted–she was in a better place now thanks to him, and she worried that saying no might sound ungrateful.

“Sienna, can you give me a shot at getting off your bad list Cedric asked, his e

eyes shining with hope.

After a beat, Sienna nodded, locking eyes with him. “Yeah, sure”

Cedric shot up, all smiles. “Great! You’re on. Siemal No backsies!”

Sienna chuckled. “Alright. Hut I don’t have my phone now. Rosie will bring it to me once she gets here

They were in the middle of their chat when Cedric’s phone rang again. Sienna gave him a nudge. “You’d better get going. Don’t keep that important

“Right” Cedric said, aware he needed in get moving Wuhi no family support, he was grinding for his future. “I’m off now. Call us anysing”

ine if you peril

“Will do,” Sienna replied

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Not long after Cedric left, Rosie walked

some gruel. “I had the hotel kitchen make this for breakfast. Let me get you a bowl and feed you.”

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“Sounds good!” Sienna said

While Hosie was feeding Sienna the gruel, she looked around. “Hey, where’d he go?”

“Huh?” Sienna was confused. Figuring that Rosie might be asking about Cedric, she replied. “He had to take care of something

“Ullah Rosie said with a g

and left.”

a grin. “Last night, when he got off the helicopter, he carried you in his armis firmly. That was so cool!”

Sienna inakdn’t believe it. Did Cedric acully come for me in a helicopter? she wondered,

e it.” Rosie’s eyes sparkled. “He can fly a helicopter. That’s straight–up awesome! Sienna, you’ve got great taste”

Sienna felt a bit deflated. Why hadn’t Cedric mentioned at Did he think I’d known that? Or was he trying to avoid making me feel the pressure she thought.

Anyway, knowing this made saying no to Cedric even tougher.