Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 348 As the hospital room door closed , Josiahs face darkened .

His hands were clenched tightly in silence , Seeing his troubled expression , Zach frowned and lowered his head in shame .

Mr.

Flynn , its my fault everything went wrong Cedric had beaten him to Sienna, leaving Josiah at a big disadvantage .

But Josiah could not blame Zach or Cedric He should be thankful to Cedric .

As Cedric had said , if it werent for him , Sienna might have died .

Josiah closed his eyes hard , thinking that losing Sienna was worse than Cedric gaining the upper hand .

Its alright .

Josiahs gaze was fixed on the hospital room door .

Just wait Waiting was all they needed to do .

What mattered most was that Sienna was safe .

Still , Josiah wondered if Sie along Sienna had been thinking of Cedric all From the beginning , Sienna had never accepted him ; she had always had feelings for Cedric .

And now , with Cedric risking his life to save her again , Josiah thought Sienna might consider getting back together with Cedric Sienna lay quietly on the hospital bed , an oxygen mask covering her face .

As she heard footsteps , she slowly opened her eyes .

y her bed Sienna .

Cedric approached gently , standing by bedside , being careful not to startle her .

He spoke softly and slowly .

How are you feeling ? Sienna opened her mouth to respond .

Dont speak , Cedric interrupted , worried .

The nurse said youre too weak to talk .

Just blink or nod .

Sienna smiled faintly and blinked .

It was her way of saying Im fine , I have recovered .

Thats good to hear Cedrics eyes misted as he fought to stay composed .

He raised his arm and took her hand in his .

I really scared me , thank goodness .

He chuckled lightly .

The nurse mentioned you were calling for me earlier ? In a shaky voice , he said .

You Sienna nodded silently .

You were worried about me , werent you ? Cedrics eyes softened , he understood what Sienna was feeling .

Im fine … see , Im okay .

Sienna looked at him quietly , and then her gaze fell to his arm .

Her voice was hoarse as she whispered , Arm … arm … She remembered how Cedric had shielded himself with his arm against the freight box , I you Arm ? Cedric understood , raising his injured arm and grimacing .

Ouch it does hurt a bit ! He smiled casually .

I almost forgot until y mentioned it Sienna frowned at him .

Dont worry .

Cedric assured , squeezing her hand .

Ill take care of it shortly ; I was just too anxious about you to pay attention .

This is just a minor Injury ; its nothing serious .

But Sienna didnt seem convinced ; her frown deepened , as if urging him , Cedric chuckled .

I get it , Ill handle it right away ; no need to rush .

Releasing her hand , he remembered something , and his smile faded slightly .

Sienna , Josiah is outside , waiting to to see you .

The nurse said only one visitor is allowed at a time , so I came in first .

Sienna frowned , shock and confusion filling her eyes .

He actually came ? Why is he here ! Yvette must not need him right now , which is why he could spare a moment to see me .

That fits his usual behavior ! Sienna remained quietly thoughtful Cedric then said , Sienna , Ill go and bring him in No … At that mome moment , she called out , her face pale ; she was still too weak , and speaking nearly drained her of all her strength .

Sienna ? Cedric asked with concern , bending down to grasp her hand .

Whats wrong ? Sienna shook her head , forcing her voice out in a rough whisper , No … him….

.

* No him ? Cedric repeated , confusion crossing his face as he realized what she meant .

Sienna , do you mean you dont want to see Josiah ? Sienna nodded , tired and weak .

There should be a resolution between them , but she was too exhausted now ; she needed rest and couldnt face a confrontation .

Although Cedric didnt fully understand her reasoning , he supported her wishes without question He nodded .

Okay .

Rest well- Sienna breathed a sigh of relief and gently closed her eyes .

At the entrance to the hospital room , once Cedric stepped out , Josiahs gaze sharpened and he moved forward , intent on entering .

Has Cedric blocked his way .

You cant go in Let go Josiah glared at him .

fury rising within him .

Do you really think you can stop me ? I cant stop you , but what about Sienna Cedric replied coldly , lowering his voice .

What do you mean ? Josiah was taken aback .

What are you trying Its Sienna Cedric held Josiahs arm tightly .

Sienna said herself that she doesnt want to see you ! Bullshit ! Josiah shouted angrily .

Why wouldnt she want to see me ? He believed that just because she had been turning him down lately didnt mean she didnt want to meet him Cedric , stop trying to create problems ! Do you think that because you saved her life , she belongs to you now ? What a delusional thought ! Step aside ! Josiah forcefully shook off Cedrics grip and pushed the door open to storm into the hospital room Josiah Cedric hissed , gritting his teeth .

You cannot ot goi in ! Sienna doesnt want to see you ! The loud argument woke Sienna from her sleep .

She struggled to open her eyes , and when she saw Josiah , her head throbbed as if it would break Sienna thought , Why on earth did he come ? I have just been brought back from deaths door , did he really think he e could disturb my rest ? Josiah reached her bedside , and upon seeing the pale , fragile Sienna lying there , his heart twisted with guilt and sorrow .

Sienna … The moment he spoke , Sienna turned her face away , squeezing her eyes shut , making her rejection clear .

She did not want to see him .

Sienna ? Josiah Cedric moved forward , trying to pull him away , Dont you get it ? Sienna truly doesnt want to see you ! Get away ! Josiah , anguish written all over his face , broke free from Cedrics grasp and suddenly took Siennas hand .

Sienna , wits wrong ? Why did you refuse to see me ? The moment their hands touched , Sienna tensed up , struggling in distress .

Her blood oxygen levels dropped , and the monitor began to emit a loud alarm .

Sienna ! Cedric shouted in alarm , his face turning pale .

Whats happening to you ? He quickly reached for the emergency call button at the head of the bed , urgently speaking into the intercom , VIP room 9 , Sienna is not well ! Well be there soon ! Cedric glared furiously at Josiah .

Still not letting go ! Its Sienna who doesnt want to see your Just then , the alarm grew sharper and more urgent