Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 401 Is it a serious matter ? Xenia glanced uneasily at Evan .

Along the journey , Cedric rehearsed everything he wanted to say .

Looking at them , he declared solemnly , Mom , Dad , I love Sienna .

I want to be with her .

What ? Xenia exclaimed .

I knew he was up to no good ! she fretted inwardly .

Cedric , why are you so stubborn- she replied .

Frowning , Cedric interrupted firmly .

Mom , I did beed your advice .

Ive tried dating others but cant force myself to love someone else .

Xenia was at a loss for words .

Trembling , she struggled to find a retort .

Mom , I love Sienna .

I hope youll accept this and stop hurting her .

Otherwise , Ill have to leave Jeiacrity .

Cedric said solemnly .

Xenia turned pale .

Cedric , are you forsaking your parents for an outsider ? she demanded .

Forsaking you ? Brows furrowed , Cedric shook his head .

If you werent my Mom , I wouldnt have forgiven what you did to Sienna .

Did you know that bribing people to violate Sienna is a criminal offense ? he questioned .

Kenias heart skipped a beat as she stuttered , A Are you going to report me ? No , but it cannot happen again .

Cedric shook his head .

Mom , Ill manage our business well and remain filial .

He continued calmly , But I hope you will respect my relationship choices .

Thats all I can say .

If you harm Sienna again , Ill still fulfill my obligations as your son , but I wont live with you anymore .

Cedric inhaled deeply .

Im an adult now and can support myself wherever I go .

It pained him to say these things to Xenia .

Mom , I know you dislike Sienna .

Im not asking you to dote on her , I just hope you wont hurt her .

Cedric stood up .

Thats all I wanted to say .

Dad , Mom , good night .

What should we do ? Did Sienna bewitch him ? Once Cedric left , Xenia massaged her aching temple .

Evan glanced at his wife .

What else can we do ? He made himself clear , and youve tried your best to stop him, Just let him be .

After all , hes our only son , he said helplessly .

Let him be ? Xenia echoed reluctantly .

Yes .

Evan nodded .

Maybe hes stubborn because weve always opposed him .

Once he gets his way , we cant be certain hell remain committed to Sienna forever .

Evan chuckled .

Lets just wait and see .

Youre right .

Xenia nodded in agreement .

Evan is right , can Cedric truly overlook Siennas past ? Maybe hes just saying things for the sake of it .

Theyre not actually together , she decided .

Lets do as you say , Xelia agreed .

The next morning .

Sienna woke up and noticed Cedrics message .

Cedric : [ Im waiting for you downstairs .

] The text was sent at five oclock , but it was now seven oclock .

Immediately , Sienna headed to the window and saw Cedrics Pagani was parked below .

Hes still here ! Sienna exclaimed inwardly .

Quickly , she rushed downstairs .

Cedric exited the car with a bouquet .

Youre awake .

This is for you , he said with a broad beam .

Thank you .

Sienna accepted the flowers .

Why are you here so early ? I couldnt wait anymore .

Cedric rubbed the back of his head sheepishly , his eyes gleaming with joy .

Im here to tell you that I talked to my parents last night .

They wont meddle with our affairs anymore .

Sienna was shocked he managed to persuade Xenia .

Yet , she didnt share his enthusiasm .

Cedric … Siennas heart sank .

Although she was reluctant to meet him , Sienna resolved to face the music .

After Fliraty and recent events , as far as Im concerned , its over between us .

I never considered getting back together .

I understand .

But will you consider it now ? Cedrics smile faded slightly , a hint of frustration crossing his features .

1/2 Chapter 401 Sienna was startled by his persistence .

After consideration , she replied , Joyces surgery is soon .

My thoughts- I know .

Before she could finish , Cedric nodded profusely .

Joyces surgery should be the top priority , he said , his face filled with guilt .

He tilted his head to look at her .

Theres no need to rush things between us .

I just wanted you to know my feelings , Cedric explained carefully .

Even Sienna was moved by Cedrics persistence .

Nevertheless , she remained unwilling .

Cedric , theres a saying , times have changed .

Do you understand what I mean ? she asked .

Sienna once considered being with Cedric , but that was then .

Her circumstances and state of mind had changed drastically since .

She shook her head .

Cedric , I cant Seeing that she was about to reject him , Cedric interjected anxiously , Sienna , even if you dont agree , dont reject me outright .

Though he understood her words , he asked , Just because youre unwilling now doesnt mean your feelings wont change , right ? Sienna was speechless .

Hes not wrong , she admitted .

But Sienna began .

Im going to fight for this opportunity , Cedric said with a smile .

Even if I dont get what I want in the end , at least Ill have no regrets .

Cedric … Sienna murmured .

Dont feel pressured .

Im an adult and fully aware of my actions .

Just follow your heart at your pace , Cedric reassured her .

After Cedrics departure , Sienna went upstairs with the flowers , her mind jumbled with thoughts .

The thoughts lingered until Conner arrived to take Sienna and Joyce to the hospital .

Today , they visited the hospital for Joyces routine checkup and Conners health exam .

As the donor , he needed to prepare for the upcoming transplant .

Unlike Joyce , he had more to do to maintain his physical and mental well being in peak condition.

Since they both needed their blood drawn , they fasted the day before .

Knowing this , Sienna brought breakfast and , after their checkups , immediately handed them their portions .

Eat up .

Thank you , Sienna , Conner said .

Thanks , Mom , Joyce echoed .

While they ate outside , Sienna waited for Lucas to produce and review their reports .

Hugging Joyce , Conner queried , How is everything ? Im fine , right ? Sienna nodded with a smile .

There are no problems .

I thought so .

Conner kissed Joyces cheek .

Has the surgery date been set ? he asked .

Yes , its the middle of next month .

Sienna nodded .

Thats less than a month and a half away , she thought .