Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 414 Although the Flynn family had provided living expenses during those years , Sienna had been just a young girl when she gave birth to Josiahs child , Joyces health was fragile .

Josiah wondered if Sienna had ever cried or thought of him during those difficult times .

Sienna froze for a moment , then shouted angrily .

No , whats the point of telling you ? you ? Can you turn back time and change the past ? After all these years of indifference , asking now would serve no purpose .

The suffering she had endured , deeply etched in her memory , would remain unchanged .

She abruptly pushed him away .

Josiah , I hate you , I hate you so much .

Get out .

Get out of here right now ! Sienna .

…… .

Josiah mumbled , Sienna Cedric had just arrived outside the door .

Noticing the door was ajar and hearing Siennas cries , he rushed in and saw her pushing Josiah .

Cedric frowned and pulled Josiah away .

Josiah , stop bothering Sienna .

Cedric , get him out of here .

I dont want to see him Sienna clung to Cedrics hand , her voice filled d with desperation Okay .

Cedric responded without hesitation , positioning himself protectively in front of Sienna Josiah , Siennas made herself clear .

Please leave .

Josiah hesitated , unable to bring himself to leave just yet .

He glanced back at Sienna , but she turned her face away , making her refusal unmistakably clear .

All right Josiahs Adams apple bobbed as d as he forced himself to calm down .

Ill go now .

He turned and left the apartment , his heart and mind filled with bitterness .

He scolded himself , What was I thinking ? How could I have forgotten ! I promised Sienna I would never bother her again , I was doing so well .

the moment I saw her tears , I couldnt stop myself … but on the couch .

He turned back and peeked through the apartment door that was slightly ajar .

He could vaguely see Cedric helping Sienna sit down on t Cedric raised his hand and gently brushed away her hair , caressing her face .

A sharp pain shot through Josiahs heart .

He quickly looked away , panic overtaking him , and fled .

After driving out of Sunshine Neighborhood , Josiah called Tara and informed her , Its me .

Everythings fine now .

You can bring Joyce back .

He hung up , pondered for a moment , then dialed Howards number .

Howard , are you at the office now ? Yes , whats up ? Howard asked .

I need to ask you a favor , Josiah replied .

Why dont you come over to my office and we can grab something to eat together ? Howard suggested from the other end of the line .

Okay .

Josiah turned the steering wheel and drove toward Flynn Tower .

Tania was a menace .

To prevent her from causing more trouble , he had to find someone to keep eye on Sienna and keep Tania away from her .

As Josiah entered Flynn Tower , a strange sense of familiarity washed over him .

He ludnt set foot in the building since Miranda had kicked him out .

Since it hadnt been made public , only those close to him were aware of it .

The employees of Flynn Group still treated him the same .

He made his way to the top floor and entered the CEOs office .

Howard , Josiah called out .

Hey Howard nodded slightly .

Have you made a decision ? Are you coming back to work ? Josiah was taken aback .

He shook his head , struggling to find the right words .

No … Actually , Iin here to ask if I can borrow Chester and Janies .

Chester and James had always been his close bodyguards .

However , since they were on Flynn Croups payroll , Josiah hadnt requested their assistance during this period .

Horrow ? Howard frowned and shot Josiah a stern look .

Do you o you really need to be so formal with me ? Without questioning Josialis need to borrow Chester and James , Howard simply sighed and said , You are my brother , Always .

Josiah was touched .

Thank you , Howard .

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Howard said , shaking his head .

He then emphasized , Next time , dont bother asking .

Just like before , the Flynn family is still half .

yours to manage as you see fit … At that moment , the door was swung open .

Howard and Josiah looked up to see Miranda standing there , her face a mask of fury .

Manage as you see fit ? she scoffed , glaring at Howard .

What a load of nonsenset When was it ever up to an outsider to run the Flynn family ! Grandma , what are you doing here ? Howard felt a chill running down his spine .

He hadnt expected her to show up .

Miranda had gone out for a walk that afternoon and was about to return home when she passed by Flynn Tower .

On a whim , she decided to stop by , never expecting to witness this scene .

Miranda sneered , locking eyes with Josiah Good thing I showed up .

Otherwise , Id never have known that your so called departure from the Flynn family was just empty talk .

Grandma … Howard tried to soothe her .

Josiah took a sharp breath , his face draining of color as he explained , Grandma , its not .

I just came to ask Howard to What ? Miranda interrupted , refusing to listen to his explanation .

I heard everything , Chester and James work for the Flynn family .

What right do you have to order them around ? Grandma , Josiah just came to ask if he could borrow them from me , Howard interjected , alarmed .

Borrow ? Miranda pressed a hand to her forehead , feeling a headache coming on Howard , if that were true , why would you is still half his to manage ? Grandma … Howard murmured .

Howard , hes just pretending to back down .

Deep down , he still has his eyes on Flynn Group , Miranda said .

Grandma , thats enough ! Howard couldnt bear to listen any longer Josiah forced a smile .

Howard , dont raise your voice at Grandma .

His gaze fell , and his eyelashes fluttered slightly .

say the Flynn family With a bright smile , he continued , Its my fault , Grandma .

I shouldnt have come .

Ill leave now .

Dont worry , Flynn Group belongs to Howard , and no one can take it away .

I grew up with the Flynn family and would never do anything ungrateful He abruptly turned around and , without a moments hesitation , hurried out of the CEOs office .

Josiah ! Howard shouted .

Howard Miranda grabbed Howards hand just as he was about to run after Josiah .

Howard rubbed his forehead in frustration .

Grandma , its been so long .

Why cant you understand Youre the one who doesnt understand , Miranda retorted .

No , Howard said , shaking his head slowly .

Grandma , youve always thought Josiah was after the Flynn family and its assets .

Isnt he ? Miranda insisted , Who can resist sucha Tartune1 A gentleman earns his fortune honorably Howard took a deep breath .

Josiah isnt like that .

Hes Andys son .

If he wanted , he could have the entire Evans family .

He doesnt even want the Evans family , so why would he fight me for this ? Miranda was surprised upon discovering that Josiah was Andys son .

Josiah drove back to Sunshine Neighborhood .

Since he couldnt borrow anyone , he decided to keep watch himself .

Although Sienna didnt want to see him , he couldnt help himself .

He wanted to do something for her .

He sat in the car and looked up at the lights of the apartment upstairs .

He recalled Siennas words , Josiah , I hate you .

I hate you so much .

He closed his eyes and leaned back , feeling the weight of Siennas words .

She genuinely despised him .

That deep , searing lustred was all too familiar to him because he felt the same way about Andy Siennas hatred for him ran just as deep .

Ugh ! Josiali groaned , covering his temples as his head throbbed .

He reached out , opened the storage compartment , pulled out a cigarette , and lit it .

As he took a deep drag , the burning nicotine slowly began to calm him down .