Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 380 Howard Hooked up and met his eyes .

Josiah , I am having a hard time alone .

I need your help Jostales lips parted slightly , his heartbeat quickened , and his mind was in turmoid.

But … Howard understood his concer concerns and sighed .

Grandma is old and needs time to accept everything .

Just give her some time .

But withi brothers , and that will never change Josiah frowned deeply , his Adams apple bobbing .noveldrama

Howard , lets talk about it later .

He honestly didnt know if he should agree or not .

He thought to himself , Ive already been kicked out of the Flynn family by Miranda .

Can I still shamelessly cling to the Flynn Group ! Alright Howard didnt push him further .

He lowered his head , the apple in his hand was now fully peeled .

Thanks Josiah thanked him and reached out his hand .

But Howard gave him a sidelong glance , cut off a piece of the apple , and popped it into his own mouth .

You havent agreed to help mr yet , so you dont get to eat this Well talk later .

Josiah was speechless .

Sienna probably wouldnt come tonight .

The clock on the wall pointed to nine oclock .

Josiah thought to himself that Sa Unable to hold back , he sent her a message .

[ Sull filming !! He didnt get an immediate response .

The door to the hospital room was knocked on it was a nurse coming in for Josiahs evening treatment .

Along with her was Zach was there on serious business matters .

Mr.

Flynn , Zach said , holding a laptop and a stack of documents .

He wa Josiah understood that a lot had likely piled up during his absence .

He nodded and pointed to a chair .

Have a seat .

Alright .

As his assistant , Zach was familiar with all parts of Josiahs business affairs , including those outside the Flynn Group .

These are the marke trends from the last it couple of days .

Okay , Josiah nodded , taking the documents and the laptop .

After carefully reviewing them , he gave Zach instructions .

Do it like After hearing him out , Zach was somewhat surprised but didnt ask many questions .

Got it .

Josiah said , Alright , you can go e on Andy Sure thing Leaving the room , Zach couldnt help but sigh inwardly , thinking that Josiah was ready to take Others might not know , but Zach knew better than anyone else Josialis other identity was as Jelacritys iron fisted financial manipulator , a rising star in the financial world that even many veterans feared Zach respected Josiahs capabilities and talent , having witnessed them firsthand .

He also had recently discovered that Josiah wasnt actually a member of the Flynn family but rather the son of the Evans family Josialis talents likely came from his biological father Jelacritys finance mogul , Andy Fate had played a cruel trick , now , Josiah had to use these inherited talents to go against his own father .

Indeed , Josiah felt this way .

With few familial ties and nothing to his name , his only asset was his own talent .

His phone buzzed with a message from Sienna ( Sull filming .

Its going to be late tonight .

Ill come to the hospital first thing in the innering ra Josiah let out a breath of relief .

Though she couldnt come , her message soothed his frazzled nerves He closed his eyes and tried to sleep , thinking .

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When I wake up , up .

Ill see Sienna : Josich woke up groggily at some undetermined time , seemingly to the sound of Siennas voice .

She was talking to the murse , asking about his condition the previous day .

The nurse replied .

Hes been doing well overall .

His temperature spiked a hit but didnt go over 100 P That was indeed good news .

Sienna nodded , thinking he was recovering quickly due to his relatively good health .

When she turned around .

Josiah was awake , watching her with a wide grin .

Youre here ? So early Yeah Sienna walked over and asked , Do you want to sleep a little more ? No Josah shook his head and propped himself up on his elbows .

I need to use the bathroom Perfect Sienna said .

You can freshen up too , I brought breakfast .

Lets eat together .

Josiahs smile widened Alright .

the time he came out from washing up .

Sienna had already laid out breakfast .

Hearing his footsteps , she waved him over .

Come sit .

Josiah walked over and they sat across from each other .

She added , Add some vinegar He replied Got it Jouah enjoyed her care , feeling a warm glow in his chest .

It felt comforting .

Hows Joyce doing these days ? Sienna replied .

Shes doing well .

When Im discharged , Ill take her to Bringing up their daughter softened Josiahs expression , and he had endless things to say .

Sienna listened quietly , occasionally acknowledging him .

When they were almost done eating , Josiah handed her a napkin .

Here you go .

Need help ? Thanks Sienna ignored his teasing and took the napkin to wipe her mouth .

Then she looked him directly in the eyes .

With a senous demeanor , she said , Josiah , this is the last time Im coming to see you .

From now on , I wont be coming anymore She had wanted to say this yesterday but had held back because his condition was still unstable then .

As she finished speaking , Josiahs simile quickly froze on his face , looking equally shocked and disbelieving His cheeks twitched unconfortably , forming a twisted expression that was neither a smile nor a frown .

What … what are you saying ? 1 dont His pranar was evident .

Sienna , however , remained calm and continued .

Honestly , I could have skipped this visit , but I wanted to make things clear so we dont have to keep getting entangled By this point , there was no trace of a smile left on Josialis face .

His eyes feelings for you ? He suddenly stood i truly like you s were filled with confusion as he stared at her .

You still dont believe in my up , walked over to Sienna , and Euch before her , wrapping I his arms around her knees .

Looking up at her , he pleaded .

Sienna .

I Sienna didnt push him away , the nodded .

I believe you truly like me Cherwise , he wouldnt be so persistent .

He wouldnt seek her out when his true identity had been revealed , in his most vulnerable state , refusing to Then why ? Jonials couldnt Siennas expression remained calm , and she asked him back , Hack the then .

I liked you so much , constantly circling around you .

Why didnt you like Josiah was at a loss for words , struck speechless .

He wondered , Ts Sienna bringing up old grievances ? Tin not bringing up old grievances .

Sienna shook her head .

Im just telling you that just because you like me doesnt mean I have to like you or accept you I dont believe it .

I dont believe you dont like me at all .

Josiahs hand holding hers trembled , his eyes faintly red .

Youre obviously nervous about me and care about me Sienna remained unhurried and composed .

Thats because seeing you now reminds me of my past self .

The feeling of being at someones mercy is terrible .

You must have had a hard time all these years She paused and sighed .

This is sympathy , pity , empathy , not love Josiah thought .

Not love .

Sienna doesnt love me ! His heart felt like it was being torn apart with excruciating pain .

His eyes shimmered with unshed tears , wetted lashes framing them .

His thin lips moved with difficulty as he spoke , What about Joyce ? Have you forgotten her ? Are you going to abandon her ?