Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 210 Josiah froze .

This was the first time he could remember Sienna mentioning her mother in front of him .

He hesitated for a moment .

Your mother is buried here ? Yes Sienna nodded , gazing up at the hill with melancholy air .

She didnt say another word , her whole being enveloped in sorrow .

Josiah looked at her pale face and silently took her hand .

Is today your mothers birthday or the anniversary Neither .

Sienna shook her head and let out a long sigh .

I just … miss her and wanted to visit .

As she spoke , her eyes quickly glazed over with a layer of mist , shimmering with unshed tears .

Josiah tightened his grip on her hand .

Lets go .

ry of her passing ? The mountain path was rough , and Josiah carefully guided her along , his grip steady Sienna held onto his arm , stepping onto a flat patch before stopping .

She looked up at him .

y and protective .

This way .

way , take it Are we here ? Josiah asked , puzzled .

Josiah , she said , shaking her head .

Wait for me here .

If you go any farther , my mom will see you .

What does she mean by that ? he thought .

Josial understood almost immediately , but the realization ignited a surge of uncontrollable anger .

Siennal He was so upset that he let go of her hand and paced back and forth in frustration .

Stopping in front of her , he demanded .

You dont want your mom to see me ? Yes Sienna nodded without the slightest attempt to hide it .

She noticed his growing anger and looked at him with confusion .

Youre upset ? Shouldnt I be ? Josiah asked with a bitter laugh , his face darkening .

Given our relationship .

Ive come all this way , and Im not allowed to pay my respects to your mother ? Our relationship Sienna repeated , her tone neutral as she questioned him .

What is our relationship ? What are you to me ? My ex husband ? Or my boyfriend whos already emotionally attached to someone else ? Sienna he started .

Dont Sienna c ana cui hum off , her voice heavy with exhaustion , She didnt want to argue anymore .

My mom loved me very much .

Even on her deathbed , she was still worried about me … I dont want her to know that my love life is such a mess .

She continued , her voice soft but She lifted her head , her misty eyes brimming with grievance .

Didnt you promise youd be good to me in the future ? Are you already going back on your word ? Josiah fell silent , his words caught in his throat .

He had made that promise , but this wasnt the situation he had envisioned .

But looking at Siennas tearful expression , he found himself unable to refuse her .

Wait for me bene , she said again , her tone pleading , sweet and soft .

I wont be long Josial suppressed his nation and stiftly nodded .

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cis , watching her as she turned and walked away , her gure growing smaller with each step A sodden urge to follow her tugged at him , but lie field back .

Ta ď ď Chapter 210 Right now , in Siennas heart , he wasnt worthy of meeting her mother .

He used to be .

And that was all his fault .

Back then , Josiah was her husband .

Yet at the time , he couldnt have cared less about that privilege .

Regret wont fix anything .

Someday , Ill earn that right bark , he thought , Sienna stood in front of the gravestone , dazed for moment before kneeling down to place the two bouquets of flowers .

On the gravestone was a picture of her mother , frozen in her youthful beauty .

The memory of her mothers death day resurfaced .

No matter how many years passed , it always left Sienna with a suffocating ache , followed by a searing pain that tore through her chest .

If it werent for her , her mother wouldnt have died .

Mom Mommy Sienna raised her hand , her fingertips lightly brushing over her mothers photograph .

Tears streamed silently down her face .

Mom , Im here to see you .

Guth and longing surged through Sienna like an unstoppable tide , overwhelming her .

She wrapped her arms around the tombstone as if holding her mother in a desperate embrace , hier sobs shaking her entire body .

Mom , Im so sorry .

Im so sorry No matter how many times she said it , her mother could never hear her again .

Sienna A A womans voice suddenly sounded behind her .

Sienna froze , then slowly raised her tear streaked face to look .

Its really you , Stenna Tania stood there holding a bouquet of flowers , her eyes immediately reddening Falling to her knees in front of Sienna , she began to cry uncontrollably .

Its been so many years .

Youve grown so much ! As she spoke , her gaze swept over Sienna .

Anyone unaware of the circumstances might have thought Tania was a loving relative overcome with emotion .

Har Siennas expression remained cold .

Tania was the reason her family had been torn apart , leaving her to grow up with the Flynn family .

Tania had shamelessly stolen her sisters husband and destroyed their family .

Such a hypocrite had no right to weep now .

Sarinas mind swirled with anger .

What are you pretending for ? When you were sneaking around with my father , were you this emotional ? You drown my grandfather to his death , made my grandmother sever ties with you … And now youre crying ? Those tears must be for Connor .

What a perfect match you two are , two despicable , shameless people .

Larrys barely gone , and here you are , a cursed them inwardly rushing over .

Larry bribed Sienna with a house , Sirius smirked batterly , wondering what scheme Tania was plotting this time .

surana Tania began , pointing to the tombatone .

Since you left Jetacrity .

Ive been coming here regularly to clean your moms grave .

Just last year .

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Sienna snapped , her voice laced with disgust .

Each word out of Tanias mouth only fueled Sienna nausea .

stures will erase the damage youve done ? Sienna roared .

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Chapter 210 How disgusting Sienna stood , unwilling to hear more of Tanias theatrics .

Sienna Panicked .

Tania grabbed her arm , her tear streaked face desperate .

I beg you .

Please , save Connor .

She sobbed harder .

TI apologize to you as many times as you want .

Just save him .

Hes your brother ! Can you really let him die ? Yes.

Sienna replied coldly , looking down at Tania with unflinching indifference .

Hes nothing but a bastard .

The world will be better off without him .

You … Tania gasped , her face twisted with rage .

Pathetic Sienna let out a chilling laugh .

Are you angry ! Too bad .

Youve lost the right to feel that way .

Did you think of this moment when you destroyed my family ? You deserve it .

Sienna shook off her hand and turned around abruptly .

Sienna Tanias pleas turned into venomous accusations , her voice shrill .

You dare to blame me for your family falling apart ? Be careful what y say ! you It wasnt me who killed your mom , Sienna .

It was you .

Youre the one who killed her ! she added .

Sienna froze mid step , her vision suddenly blurring with red .

She couldnt stay there any longer .

Her fists clenched tightly as she walked away , her pace quickening Siennal Why are you running ? Tania screamed after her , her voice like nails scratching at Siennas cars .

Youre nothing but a cold hearted , selfish wretch .

A curse on everyone around you ! You killed your mother .

Its all your fault , Sienna .

All of it The words echoed in Siennas mind like a relentless drumbeat Her face grew paler and paler until her knees nearly gave way beneath her .

She broke into a run , her steps unsteady , as if she had lost all sense of direction .

Sienna ! A familiar voice broke through the chaos , and she turned toward it in a daze , Josiah was running toward her , his expression filled with concern .

Sienna , whats wrong ? You look … She looks so pale … He didnt finish the sentence before she stumbled forward and collapsed into his arms , clutching him tightly .