Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 404 Ten minutes later , the police arrived and took Sienna away .

Mom ! Conner was worried sick .

Sienna is not that kind of person .

Reyna was the one who went looking for trouble .

Tania shot Conner an icy gaze .

You need to understand , Conner , that Reyna is your biological sister .

To see her injured like this , Sienna must pay the price .

But Mom … Conner had a splitting headache .

He could find no means at the time to convince Tania .

The first thing he did was rush to Sunshine Neighborhood .

He had to tell Tara about the matter at hand .

Plus , Joyce had to be coaxed if she did not see Sienna As Conner reached Sunshine Neighborhood and recounted the events to Tara , the latters heart sank .

Mr.

Fischer , is Sienna … gonna be alright ? Rest assured Conner nodded with a frown .

Ill find a way .

I wont let anything happen to her .

Thank you .

said Tara .

Please take good care of Joyce , Conner pleaded .

Its my job … stated Tara .

Conner stood up to leave .

He had to get to the police station .

Before he could reach the exit , Cedric showed up .

Their eyes met .

Conner voiced , You … Not a peep came from Cedric .

Seeing that .

Tara immediately stepped forward .

Mr.

Brawne , youre here .

She then introduced the gentlemen to each other .

Mr.

Fischer , this is Cedric Brawne , a friend of Siennas .

Mr.

Brawne , this is Conner Fischer , Siennas brother ? Being informed of the other partys relationship with Sienna , both Conner and Cedric somehow knew the score .

Good to see you , Conner , greeted Cedric .

The pleasure is mine , Cedric , said Conner .

Cedric scrutinized Conners expression before turning to Tara .

I didnt see Sienna around .

Did something happen ? Well … Tara sighed and looked at Conner .

Mr.

Fischer , Im not sure how to explain .

Why dont you do it ? Sienna and Cedric are close friends .

Okay Conner nodded and turned to Cedric , explaining the situation in a brief yet concise manner .

Thats what happened .

Im going to the police station now , remarked Conner .

Then came Cedrics offer .

Ill go with you .

They exchanged a look and left Sunshine Neighborhood together , making a beeline for the police station .

On the way , Cedric contacted Yosef .

Yosef , can you get Gilbert for me ? What do you need him for ? questioned Yosef .

Gilbert was the top lawyer in Jeiacrity , holding the number one spot with an undefeated record .

However , he was never easy to hire .

Cedrics reputation simply was not enough to make Gilbert consider taking up the job .

Something happened to Sienna , Yosef , Cedric blurted .

What ? Yosef gripped his phone and glanced at Josiah beside him .

At that juncture , Yosef , Josiah , and a few others were hanging out as usual .

Give me a second … said Yosef after hearing Cedrics words as he turned on the speakerphone .

Cedric , go on .

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Cedric went on to explain the situation over the phone and added , Please , Yosef , youve gotta ask Gilbert for help .

Since it concerned Sienna , so of course , Cedric just had to get her the best lawyer to ensure everything went smoothly .

I understand .

Ill try .

After hanging up the phone , Yosef looked up at Josiah .

The thing with Gilbert … Should you go , or should I ? In comparison , Gilbert and Josiah had closer ties ; otherwise , given Gilberts status , he would not have handled a puny divorce case for Josiah .

Long had Josiah been pulling a long face .

His Adams apple bobbed as he pronounced , Let me give him a call .

With that , he rose to his feet , picked up the phone , and dialed Gilberts number .

Hello , its me … Later , he hung up the call and gazed at Yosef .

Hes going to the police station right now to meet up with Cedric .

Okay .

Yosef nodded , picking up his phone .

Ill let Cedric know .

After dealing with that , the atmosphere in the private room changed somehow .

Yosef and Thomas exchanged glances , and the two then turned to Josiah at the same time .

Josiah was swirling the glass in his hand , taking in small sips of drink , his demeanor composed and aloof .

However , his restlessness was palpable .

Yosef could not help but pipe up , Dont worry too much , Josiah .

Theres no case Gilbert cant crack .

Right .

Josiah nodded , raising his chin to knock back the whiskey in his glass in one gulp .

Then , he set the glass down on the table .

Ive had too much to drink .

Im not feeling good .

Gotta go .

With that , he stood up and walked straight out the door .

Yosef and Thomas looked at each other in dismay , pondering , Was he wasted ? He had only one glass .

We barely started anything yet .

Looks like Josiahs heart is still with Sienna , Yosef commented .

Thomas chimed in , Isnt it obvious ? After leaving Mousea House , instead of heading to the police station , Josiah departed for Sunshine Neighborhood .

Right then , Tara was trying to calm Joyce down .

Mommy ! I want Mommy ! Joyce had been crying and refused to go to bed .

Even though Tara had explained that Sienna was at work , Joyce simply would not settle down .

Strangely enough , Sienna had stayed out all night before , but back then , Joyce understood and behaved herself .

Still , that very night , Joyce could not be soothed .

Tara thought to herself , This must be the bond they shared between mother and daughter ! It was said that children are often intuitive , so Tara wondered if Joyce could sense that Sienna was in trouble rather than at work .

{ There , there .

Dont cry , Joyce .

Your mommy will be back soon , coaxed Tara .

When will Mommy be back ? Joyce was hiccupping through her tears .

Tara , Ill wait for Mommy to come back before I go to bed .

Tara consoled , Oh , Joyce- Suddenly , the doorbell rang .

Who is it ? Tara asked as she hurriedly went to answer the door , holding Joyce in her arms while thinking , Could it be Sienna ? She froze the second she opened the door .

Mr.

Flynn ? Her reaction was logical , for Josiah had not shown up for quite some time .

Humming an acknowledgment , Josiah nodded at Tara before he reached for Joyce upon catching a glimpse of that little girl .

Joyce , come over here : Mr.

Flynn ? Joyces tearful eyes were sparkling with disbelief .

Is it you, Mr.

Flynn ? After confirming that the man was indeed Josiah , Joyce threw herself into Josiahs embrace .

Its really you ! Youre here , Mr.

Flynn ! Yes .

Josiah was overcome with guilt and remorse .

He hugged Joyce ever so tightly as tears welled up in his eyes .

Im here .

Joyce buried her face in Josiahs chest , tears streaming down her cheeks , You havent come to see me in so long .

2/3 7.57 AM Chapter 404 Im sorry .

Josiahs heart ached at his daughters sweet , meek voice .

My bad .

Im so sorry .

He was not trying to distance himself from Joyce but was afraid that getting too close to Joyce would cause trouble for Sienna .

Also , he dreaded that the more he showed up , the harder it would be for him to part from Sienna and Joyce .

Time for bed , Joyce .

Josiah carried Joyce back to her room and kissed her on the head .

Would you like me to read you a bedtime story ? You bet ! answered Joyce .

The father and daughter lay in bed , their heads touching .

As Josiah read aloud , Joyce began to doze off .

He closed the book and gently patted her .

Mr.

Flynn … Joyce murmured , yet she could barely open her eyes .

Will Mommy be back tomorrow ? Josiah felt a pang in his heart as he cooed , Of course , she will .

Youll see her tomorrow , Joyce .

Now , go to sleep .

Okay .

Joyce closed her eyes and fell asleep .

Josiah watched Joyce sleep for a moment before quietly getting out of bed and leaving the room , shutting the door softly behind him .

Tara was still standing outside .

Mr.

Flynn .

Mm .

Josiah pointed toward the room .

Take good care of Joyce .

Same as before call me if you need anything .

Noted .

Noted .

Tara nodded , her heart heavy with worry .

Mr.

Flynn , will Sienna be alright ? Of course , replied Josiah without a moments hesitation .

Ill have to go now .

Ill come again tomorrow .

Okay , Mr.

Flynn .

Take care , uttered Tara .

After Josiah went downstairs , he received a call from Gilbert .

Go ahead .

Gilbert revealed , We have a problem .

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