Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 174 Seni came to in Cedrics car , rubbing her forehead .

Ugh she mattered .

Cedric was right there , all worried .

Sienna ? he asked , his voice night .

Sienna was all confused .

She remembered getting tossed around , but how did she end up in his car ? Cedric ? You here ? she said , still a bit groggy .

Yep , its me .

Cedric said .

Sienna tried to play it cool .

Crazy how we keep running into each other , huh ? she said .

Cedric just gave a half smile .

Yeah , crazy , he said , but there was a hint of sadness in his voice .

They kept crossing paths but never got a chance to be together .

Um … Sienna shifted in her seat .

This was getting a bit too close for comfort .

Cedric caught on quick , his checks flushing red .

Sorry , didnt mean to get all up in your space .

You just passed out , he said , helping her sit up straight .

I know .

Dont sweat it, Sienna said , giving him a small smile .

Just drop me off up ahead , okay ? No way , Cedric said , shaking his head .

You got tossed around and passed out .

We gotta get you checked out .

Could be serious Im telling you .

Im good : Sienna said .

Were ar at the hospital anyway , Cedric said , his tone firm .

I wouldnt just blow this off if you were some random person .

And youre not just anyone to me , he added in his mind , glancing at her .

Youre someone I cant get off my mind Sienna looked at him , then away .

She knew he had a point .

She nodded slowly , They pulled into the hospital .

The driver took care of the registration , and Sienna got checked out and had some tests done .

Everything looked good , but the doc said she should stick around overnight for observation since shed mentioned blacking out for a couple of minutes .

Cedric took care of the paperwork and stuck with her in the observation room .

It was a bit smaller than a regular hospital room and didnt have an extra bed Sienna leaned back on the bed and said , kind of shy , Cedric , Im good now .

You should head out .

But Cedric just pulled the blanket up for her and said .

Ti staying with you tonight Cedric Sienna tried to talk him out of it .

But Cedric insisted , If I go home , Im just gonna worry about you and not sleep well .

Id rather be here to keep an eye on you .

Seeing she couldnt change his mind , Sienna just let it go .

The nurse came by a couple of times to check on Sienna , telling them to let the staff know if she felt sous or anything Cedric nodded and said , Got it , thanks The room got quiet , a little awkward .

Sienna broke the silence , asking , Cedric , how are you doing ? Is your injury healing up ? All good , Gedric smiled , not telling the truth .

But Sienna noticed his right foot had a slight limp .

Neither of them brought it up .

She just said , Good to hear that How about your Cedric asked her Sienna smiled , Nothing spe Going to the dance troupe every day and busy with practicing and performing .

Thats good Cedric murmured , wanting to say more .

But be held back questions about Siennas relationship with Josiah , not wanting to get into that He dimmed the bedside lamp : up and told Stemma , Get some rest Okay Sienna turned her face away and closed her eyes , her hands shaking a bit .

1/2 | ₫ · Chapter 171 Cedric sat by the bed , quietly watching her in the dim light , wishing this peaceful moment could last a little longer .

The party wrapped up , and Josiah slipped away to a quiet spot .

He massaged his cheeks , feeling the strain from all the fake smiles hed been flashing all night .

He pulled out his phone , but there were no messages or missed calls from Sienna .

She hadnt reached out at all .

On a sudden impulse , he spun the phone in his hand and called her , his face set in a stern expression .

But all he got was a recorded message saying the number was unavailable He hung up , puzzled .

Bad signal he thought and tried again , but got the same result .

Is her phone off ? Dead battery , or is she ignoring me on purpose he kept thinking , hoping Sienna would turn her phone on and answer .

But no reply , Josiah .

Yvette called out from down the hall , pushing Howard in a wheelchair and waving him over .

Lets hit the road .

Be right there , Josiah replied , shoving his phone into his pocket with a frustrated sigh , and followed them .

He decided not to worry about it .

If Sienna wanted to ignore him , that was her choice .

He wasnt about to chase after her .

That night , sleep eluded Josiah .

He kept checking his phone and trying Siennas number , but it was always the same .

His frustration gradually turned into concern .

Could something have happened to her ? Is she sick ? It has snowed tonight ; has she gone out in it ? The more he thought about it , the less he could sleep .

So when the first light of dawn appeared , Josiah got up and left the house .

Sienna was up early , not even waiting for the shift change .

She was all over Cedric to get the paperwork done quickly .

Im good to go .

Once the new crew comes in , itll be crazy .

Lets get this done now , she said , all business .

Sure thing .

Cedric said , playing it cool .

After the paperwork was wrapped up .

Cedric dropped Sienna off at the intersection at Lyceum Street .

This spots good .

Sienna said , stepping out into the snow .

Sienna , Cedric called out , opening his car door .

He hopped out , his right leg a bit stiff , and jogged over to her.

He had a scarf in hand and wrapped it around her neck , tucking it in snugly .

Its snowing .

This will keep you warm .

Dont wanna see you catch a cold , he said , all concerned , Sienna felt a lump in her throat , looking up at him .

He didnt need to say much ; his eyes said it all .

She got emotional , her eyes welling up , and her throat feeling tight .

She shook her head , tugging the scarf off and handing it back .

You keep it .

Im good , not cold at all she said , her voice a bit choked up .

Cedric stood there , taken aback , a bitter smile playing on his lips .

You didnt pick me , and now you wont even take a scarf from me ? he said , his voice heavy with emotion .

Cedric , Sienna said , her voice strained as she shook her head .

Thats not what Im going for .

I just … Just take it .

Its no big deal , just a scarf .

Its all I got to give right now .

I couldve given you so much more … Cedric said , his voice trailing off , Suddenly , a deep , gruff voice cut in .

She said no .

Take it back .

You deaf or something ? Didnt you catch that ? Sienn fired ut of his fancy r ( l t once over .

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