Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 209 The nun standing before her was her biological father .

He had once pledged eternal love to her mother , doted on her with unrestrained affection , and celebrated her birth with joy .

But one day , everything changed .

Behind his wifes back , he started an affair with her younger sister , and from then on , he abandoned his wife and child .

For countless years afterward , he never spated even a shred of care for Sienna .

If the Flynn family hadnt taken her in , Sienna couldnt imagine how she would have survived back then .

And now , he had the audacity to ask her to donate part of her liver to his son What does he take me for His personal organ bank ? she thought bitterly Sienna couldnt help but laugh out loud .

Does he seriously think Ill just let him manipulate me like this ? she thought again .

Of course not .

Larry wasnt that naive .

Larry brought up the house on Welton Road once more .

Sienna , Fm not asking you to do this without compensation .

The house on Welton Road holds memories of your mother .

If you agree , Ill give it to you .

How does that sound ? Ah , so thats i Hes trying to trade that house for my liver , she thought , a cold realization washing over her .

As the thought hit her , Siennas laughter grew louder , Sienna … Larry hesitated , his confidence fultering .

Truthfully , he hadnt wanted to make this trip .

But for his sons sake , and because Tania kept pressuring him , he had no choice but to swallow his pride and come to Sienna , Deep down .

Larry knew she was unlikely to agree .

Now seeing her reaction , he regretted coming here .

Grining his teeth , he said , Im sorry , Sienna Pretend I never said anything Huh ? Sienna stopped laughing and looked at him , confused .

Whats this ? Youre giving up on saving your precious son already ? Larry shook his head .

To think of another way .

Sienna , Im sorry .

Just forget I was ever here ? With that he stood up and beaded for the door .

When he reached the doorway , he glanced back .

Semana man still anting in the same spot , her eyes staring silently ahead , lost in thought , dils angle , her profile bore an uncanny resemblance to Larrys late wife .

Larry felt ajung in his chest .

He turned and left .

ined in her seat .

Her laughter slowly faded , replaced by a deep , creeping sorrow .

Besta returned to Lightning Dance .

The class ahur was responsible for had wrapped up by 4:30 .

W roother obligat day .

Sarnia clunged clothes , ready to head somewhere .

Luilding sut surned into a nearby Hower shop While she was selecting flowers , her phone ring .

It was Josiah .

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c c Chapter 209 Not at all .

Not even a little , she thought .

Sienna curled her lips slightly but didnt answer his question .

The hot at Lightning Dance .

Ive already left Huh ? Josiah was taken aback .

Where did you go ? I went out to buy flowers , Sienna replied curtly , preparing to hang up .

I have other plans today .

You should get back to work .

Lets meet another day .

Bye She hung up without waiting for a response .

Hello ? Sienna ? Josiah stared at his phone , shocked and irritated .

Did she seriously just hang up on me ? he thought , grinding his teeth .

Shes so spoiled , he muttered under his breath Siennas attitude was becoming more and more defiant , but for some reason , Josiah still couldnt bring himself to do anything about it .

Inside the flower shop , Sienna couldnt care less about how Josiah felt or whether he was angry .

On the contrary , she was deliberately trying to Innoy him .

If he gets mad enough to dump me , thatd be perfect , she thought .

Can you wrap th these up for me ? she asked .

She had chosen a bouquet of lilies and a bouquet of carnations please wait a moment , the shop assistant replied , taking the flowers to wrap them .

How much ? Sienna asked as she walked to the register with her phone in hand .

* 45 dollars , thank you , the shop assistant said .

The wind chime jingled softly as the door swung open , and Josiah stepped in , heading straight for Sienna .

Tin here .

Sienna looked at him in surprise .

How did you know I was here ! Jouah smirked , looking rather pleased with himself .

It wasnt hard to figure out if you really think about it .

You said you were buying flowers , didnt you ? There were only a handful of flower shops nearby , so finding her hadnt been much of a challenge .

Sienna sighed lightly , already regretting that extra detail she had let slip .

All done ! The shop assistant returned and handed her the flowers .

Let me take those .

Josiah reached out effortlessly , gathering both bouquets in one arm while taking Siennas hand with the other .

Lets go .

Josiah .

Sienna gave him a somewhat helpless look .

I dont have the time or the energy for a date today .

Truth be told , ever since she agreed to get back together with him , she hadnt planned to treat their relationship the way she had before .

Josiah paused for a moment , a faint frown of displeasure crossing his face , Oh ! Is he unhappy ? Thats exactly what I want , she thought .

Sienna hoped hed get annoyed enough to break up with her out of frustration .

Her jusiah said nothing .

He simply placed the flowers in the trunk , opened the car door , and said , Get in .

Junta Birna ached again Ort in the car ? Josiah repeated firinly .

I made the choice to be with her , and I have to accept everything that comes with it , he thought .

ja koown for his patience , but for some reason , as long as she didnt bring up breaking up lie was willing to tolerate anything Where are you going after buying Bowers ? Ill take you tire .

No date , I probe Fair enough ! he said .

For .

If he wants to play chuuffeur , thats his choice ; she trouglat 2/2 c d Chapter 209 Sienna nodded and got into the car , giving him an address .

Pinkine Town .

Pinkine Town ! Josiah repeated , then nodded .

Alright .

He entered the destination into the GPS , started the car , and asked , What are you going to Pinkine Town for ? Sienna didnt respond .

She leaned back , closed her eyes , and said , Just drive .

Why do you need to ask so many questions ? Caught off guard by her sudden irritation , Josiah hesitated for a moment , leaving the car idling .

Sienna opened her eyes , clearly annoyed .

Are you driving or not ? If youre not .

Im getting out .

Im driving .

Josiah quickly pressed her back into the seat , exasperated .

Buckle up , sweetheart .

Were leaving right now .

Sienna had a way of throwing a tantrum whenever things didnt go her way .

The car finally pulled out , heading toward Pinkine Town .

Pinkine Town was her grandmother Fionas hometown .

After her parents divorced , her mother had brought Sienna there to stay for a while .

Later , her mother had been buried there , in the hills behind her grandmothers old house .

Since returning to Jetacrity , Sienna hadnt visited the town In fact , even during the years she lived in Jeiacrisy , she rarely went to see her mothers grave .

The memories were too painful .

It wasnt that she didnt want to see her mother .

She just felt unworthy of facing her .

Pinkine Town was a small suburb near feiacrity , and the drive wasnt far .

By the time they arrived , the sun was still hanging low in the sky .

Stop here , Sienna directed him to a spot at the foot of the hill , Got it , Josiah said as he parked the car , then got out to retrieve the flowers from the trunk .

He glanced up at the hillside and asked , Youre here to pay your respects to someone ? Yes , Sienna answered in a subdued tone .

My mother