Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 179 The pain left Jacob gasping for breath .

Shes incredibly tough .

After I took off her coat , she kicked right through the car window , grabbed a shard of glass , and lunged at me .

Tm not not lying .

Look for yourselves .

She did all this , he cried , rolling up his sleeve to reveal his arms , which were covered in multiple cuts .

Shut up .

Stop crying Joush wasnt there to listen to Jacob sob .

Tim asking you , where is she ? I dont know Jacob shook his head .

Sull doesnt know ? Josiah briefly closed his eyes and then looked down at Yvette , who had her arms wrapped tightly around his waist .

Yvette , let go .

Today Im going to finish him off .

That fool wont talk until hes on the edge of death .

⠀ No Yvette didnt dare to let go .

He really might not know .

Jacob curled up on the ground , crying even harder .

I really dont know .

She stabbed me and then got out of the car and ran .

I … I couldnt catch her Yvette looked up at Josiah .

I think hes telling the truth .

At this point , theres no reason for him to hide anything Josiah understood .

He closed his eyes , feeling a deep sense of despair .

Where could Sienna have gone ? And if she stabbed Jacob with glass shards .

what about her ! Was she injured ? Suddenly, he opened his eyes and glared at Jacob .

Tell me , where was she What ? Jacobs mind was already in a complete mess .

Asking for death ? Josiahs eyes flashed with anger .

As he was about to lose his temper again , Yvette clung to him tightly, struggling to keep her grip I remember ! Jacob was so scared he almost had a heart attack .

He cried , At the Stone Road intersection .

She got out of the car there Jacob shivered , barely able to breathe .

She ran away .

As for the rest , I really dont know .

At the Stone Road intersection , Howard sat in his wheelchair , his face tense.

Finally , he said , Josiah , thats enough .

Let him go .

He glanced at Jacob with disdain , as if he were just a piece of trash .

His voice was calm , almost casual , but it sent a chill down Jacobs spine He said .

Listen carefully .

If youre lying about even one word , I wont kill you .

But in Jeiacrity I have ways to make you wish you were dead Then Howard pressed the button on his wheelchair , turned it around , and headed out as he softly called , Hervey Hervey immediately stepped forward to steady the wheelchair .

Dont worry , Howard .

Ill send someone over right away Stone Road was a lonely stretch , far from any village or store , with no development planned in the surrounding area .

If Sienna got off here , no one would know where she might go .

So , Hervey and Zach rallied a team to search and investigate there .

As dawn broke , Josiah was still awake .

He hadnt closed his eyes all night .

Sleep just wouldnt come ; Sienna had been missing for nearly 24 hours.

He thought , When she left , she wasnt wearing anything warm , and she didnt take her phone .

She has no friends or family in the city .

Where could she be ? Is she cold ? Is she hungry ? Why am I just sitting here ! Why am I not the one suffering instead ? Miranda woke up , went downstairs , and realized there was still no news .

Her anxiety once again sent her blood pressure rising .

Where on earth has Sienna gone ? It had been nearly 24 hours since Sienna went missing .

Hervey and Zach reported back , saying theyd searched every inch of Stone Road but found no trace of her .

It was as if she had vanished into thin air .

There were no check ins at any hotels or inns , no records at the train stations or airports , and not even a menting of lier at any accident sites .

Yvette came over to call them for breakfast , Miranda , Howard , Jusial , lacakfast is re How can I have any appetite ? Miranda keja sighing ready .

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Come and have something to eat 1/2 1U 2U PH Chapter 179 Yvette said .

Miranda , I know youre worried , but you really need to take care of yourself .

She then turned to Howard .

And the same goes for you .

Youre still in rehab , so make sure youre eating to keep your strength up Howard nodded and glanced at Josiah Come cat .

No.

Josiah shook his head as he began to walk upstairs .

Miranda , Howard , you eat .

I just cant Josiah Yvette tried to stop him .

But Howard interrupted , Let him go .

He deserves this .

Yvette was stunned .

Is Howard standing up for Sienna Upstairs .

Josiah didnt go to his own room .

Instead , he went to Siennas room , got cozy in his clothes , and lay down on her bed .

His cheek pressed deep into the pillow as he breathed in , surrounded by Siennas scent .

Where are you , really ? he whispered .

He hadnt closed his eyes all night , and even as he lay there , he was wide awake .

Every time he tried to shut them , his head throbbed like it was about to explode .

He wasnt sure how much time had passed when there was a knock on the door .

Mr.

Flynn , Zach called outside .

Josiah reluctantly got up and opened the door , his eyes bloodshot .

Whats going on ? Heres the thing .

Zach began .

Sensing Josiahs bad mood , he didnt want to make it worse , but there were issues at the company that couldnt wait .

After Zach finished speaking , Josiah nodded .

Got it .

Ill clean up and head to the office right away .

Alright .

Mr.

Flynn , Zach replied , Josiah returned to his room , took a quick shower , shaved , and put on some fresh clothes Just then .

Yvette came by .

Seeing the redness in his eyes and the heavy dark circles , she gently suggested , Youre heading to the office ? Why not eat something first ! No need , Josiah replied .

Yvette grabbed his arm .

If you were staying home , I wouldnt say anything .

But youre going out on an empty stomach .

How do you expect to have any energy ! Josiah took a deep breath and pulled away .

I cant eat .

Sienna might be starving right now .

Yvette paused , laughing out of anger .

Is it my fault shes hungry ? Why are you yelling at me ? Josiahs voice suddenly rose , and his brows furrowed .

Yvette , stop taking things that belong to Sienna .

What ? Yvette was taken aback .

What did I take from her ? That evening dress .

Josiah slightly narrowed his eyes .

You knew I ordered it for Sienna , yet you insisted on taking it Yvette stood there in disbelief , letting out a frustrated laugh .

Youre blaming me ? Over a dress ? .

After a moment of thought , Josiah continued , his expression tensing up .

If Sienna had the dress , she couldve come to the party .

Then none of this would have happened You