Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 417 Sienna didnt quite understand why the nurse would ask such a question .

Isnt he in his room ? she asked .

Earber .

Conner had indeed been there , but he had already returned .

Besides , he should be asleep at this late hour .

No be The nurse shook her head .

During her rounds , she had noticed that Conners inpatient room was empty , which was why she had come to a Whats wrong ? The soft sound of footeps Inished against the floor as jotiah , alerted by the commotion , stepped out of the room .

Sienna turned to Josiah , a faint unease creeping into her voice .

The nurse says Conner isnt in his inpatient room .

Its so late now … Dont panic just yet Josiah lowered his gaze to look at Sienna .

Have you tried calling Conners phone ? Not yet , the nurse answered .

As soon as I realized he wasnt in his inpatient room .

I figured you were all together , so I came here first Il call him now Sienna hurried back into the room , grabbed her phone , and quickly dialed Conners number .

However , all Senna got was .

The number you dialed is temporarily unavailable Sienna furrowed her brows , her face turning a shade paler .

I cant get through .

Something felt off .

Josiahs brows creased as he reassured Sienna .

Maybe his phone just ran out of battery .

Dont scare yourself .

After a brief pause , he asked , Do you have any way of contacting the Fischer family ! The Fischer family ? Sienna asked .

Yes Josiah nodded .

At this hour , where else could Conner have gone ? Call them.

Maybe his family knows something Til call Larry .

Sienna hurriedly unlocked her phone and dialed Larrys number .

Hello .

The ringtone droned on for a long while before the call was finally picked up .

Larrys voice carried a hint of surprise and delight .

Sienna Is that Sienna had no patience for pleasantries .

Did Conner go home ? she asked directly .

Conner ? Larry seemed taken aback at the other end of the line .

Didnt he go to the hospital today ! Larry knew abour Conners intention to donate bone marrow to Joyce .

He also knew about Tanias disapproval .

It wasnt in Larrys place to take a side in their dispute .

However , in the end , Conner had still gone to the hospital , Conner , he ..

Larry sounded Tass me the phone , Sienna Josiah took the phone from Siennas trembling hahd and spoke firmly .

Prof.

Fischer , Conner is no longer at the hospital , and his phone is unreachable .

If hes not at home , do you have any idea where he might be ? What ? Larrys mind went blank .

Conner is missing ? Yes , we havent been able to reach him , Sienna replied .

What happened ? A sharp female voice rang from the other end of the line undoubtedly Tanu Flustered , Larry quickly explained , Conner is missing hes not in the hospital What ? Tania exploded in fury , her voice filled with venom .

Sienna , youre a born harbinger of misfortune ! If anything happens to Costier , I wont let you off .

my news about Conner , please inform Sienna ou get any new Prof.

Fischer , Josiah , unwilling to listen to Tanias tirade , frowned and interjected , If you get Josiah then hung up the call .

He lowered his gaze and me .

Siennas eyes her expression a mix of despair and anxiousness .

Conner isnt home .

Then where would he have gone ? Sterna felt her heart pluminet , her face draining of all color .

Josiahs heart ached at the sight of Siennas pallid complexion .

He couldnt help but think of the words harbinger of misfortune .

His heart clenched as he reached out to hold her hand .

Then , Josiah guided Sienna to sit down , his gaze lingering on the cinnabar Toury around her wrist .

Swallowing the bitterness rising in his throat , he said .

Dont overthink .

The most important thing right now is finding Conner I know .

Sienna nodded , striving to maintain her composure as she withdrew her hand from Josiahs grasp .

Chapter 417 The sudden emptiness in Josiahs palm made his gaze darken .

He stood up and turned to the nurse .

There are surveillance cameras in the ward .

Pull up the surveillance footage .

Well have to contact the security department for that the murse replied .

Then contact them Josiah demanded Understood , the nurse answered .

A patient vanishing from a VIP inpatient room without a trace , completely out of contact this was a major oversight on the hospitals part .

The muse immediately relayed the request , and the security department quickly retrieved the surveillance footage .

On the screen , Conner could be seen walking out of the ward on his own .

Heneath his coat , he still wore the hospitals patient uniform .

There he leh the hospital , someone pointed out In the next frame , Comer stepped out through the hospitals main entrance and got into a car .

Tause .

Josiah pointed at the screen .

Can you zoom in on that car ? Yes , give me a moment a member of the security department answered .

The image of the car was enlarged , revealing the license plate .

Josiah cast a glance at Zach , who immediately understood and said , Til track it down right away .

With the license plate , it didnt take long to trace the owner .

When Zach returned , he brought unsettling news .

Mr.

Flynn , the car belongs to Tania Fischer , he said .

Hers Upon hearing that , Sienna shot up from the couch .

She mustve taken Conner .

That meant the phone call earlier had all been art act .

Shes trying to stop Conner from donating bone marrow to Joyce , Siena said .

The realization struck like a bolt of lightning everything made perfect sense now .

Josiah closed his eyes in frustration .

It was his mistake he had underestimated Tania .

He had been so focused on preventing Tania from targeting Sienna that he failed to consider she might go after her own son instead , A wave of despair washed over Sienna , her face paled as she shook her head in disbelief .

Tanias hidden Conner away Joyces surgery cant happen as planned now .

Her voice trembled , cracking with emotion .

v at the Sienna thought , Why is fate so cruel to Joyce ? How many times had we been so close so painfully close only to have hope snatched away very last moment ? I have to go to the Fischer residence Sienna abruptly turned and strode toward the inpatient room door .

* Sienna , Josiah called out then shot a glance at Zach .

Stay here .

Call the nurse and keep watch over Joyce .

Understood , Mr.

Flynn Zach replied .

Josiah rushed out after Sienna , accompanying her as they sped toward the Fitcher residence .

The grand gates of the Fischer residence stood tightly shut .

Before the car had even come to a full stop , Sienna had already flung open the door and leaped out , pressing the doorbell in rapid succession .

After a long while , someone finally answered the door , Who is it at this late hour ? It was Tania , who was even yawning .

Sienna sneered inwardly , She still has the mind to sleep ? If Conner had truly gone missing , theres no way Tania could rest so easily .

She has to be hiding him theres no doubt about it ! Its me .

Open the door , Sienna demanded .

Sienna ? Tania sounded puzzled .

She peered at the screen from inside , instantly more awake .

However , she refused to open the door and snerres , What are you doing here ? Youre not welcome .

Tania , open the door .

Where are you hiding Conner ? Sienna asked .

Conner ? What do you mean hide ! I have no idea what youre talking about .

Now get lost before I call security Tania cut off the intercom without another word .

Tania Sienna shouted , burning with impatience .

Without stopping , she rang the doorbell agai Youre insufferable .

Im calling security , Tania threatened .

Who is it ? Larry suddenly appeared and asked .

Its Slenna ! Larry , dont you dare open that door , Tania hissed .

Chapter 417 barged in .

Sienna .

Josiah followed closely behind Sienna .

Slow down , watch your step