Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 347 Jostalys eyes narrowed filled with shock and anger, but he couldnt find the right words to respond After a brief moment of eye contact, Cedric nurned away and hurried Sienna toward the ambulance.

Josiah quickly followed, Doctor Once at the car, Cedric gently laid Sienna down while the medical staff swiftly brought a stretcher.

They placed an oxygen mask over her and started an intravenous line.

flow is she? Cedric and Josiah stood close together, anxiously watching the unconscious Sienna, their hearts heavy with worry.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

The mask isnt giving enough oxygen! The patient is in a coma and shock and needs immediate treatment to avoid brain welling! Get her to the hospital now Understood Cedric and Josiah nodded in unison, their expressions serious.

Without wasting any time, Sienna was lifted into the ambulance, and both men climbed in after her . Sitting across from each other, neither man dared to meet the others gaze.

Their attention was entirely on Sienna, who lay in the middle.

The atmosphere in the car was thick with worry and tension, each mans anxiety filling the small space. When they arrived at the hospital, nurses quickly took Sienna into the emergency room.

As soon as the door closed, the sounds of doctors filled the air.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, now ! Mannitoll Prepare epinephrine ! With the door shutting them out. Josh and Cedric unexpectedly locked eyes, each of them aware of the others presence.

Their gaze revealed simmering hostility mixed with a hint of embarrassment.

With his tense face clouded with unease, Josiah finally spoke, Cedric, thank you for today.

Hmm Cedric raised an eyebrow, momentarily surprised, a hint of mockery flickering beneath his expression. Josiah, why do you need to thank) I hardly did anything deserving of your thanks, did 1 ? Josiah frowned, confused by Cedrics response.

Trying to hold back his irritation, he said, You saved Sienna, and I ... I saved Sienna Cedric interrupted, a smirk on his lips.

But why should you thank? You and Sienna have ended your relationship, youre merely a suitor now. Isnt it inappropriate for you to say that? His words felt indiferent but pierced Josiahs heart.

In that moment, the fragile truce between them shattered.

Tension filled the air, like a powder keg ready to explode.

Josiah narrowed his eyes, his voice laced with cold disdain as he replied, At least Im still trying to pursue her . What about you! He leaned in, his tone dripping with mockery.

Tell me, boy, does your mother approve of you pursuing her ? Cedric faltered, his handsface falling. This was a point he couldnt deny, it was why he had let Sienna down.

Suddenly, triumph.

a self deprecating smile crept onto his face Tknow Im incapable Josial retorted with a smirk of So you know! You should keep your distance from her.

I would hate for your mother to do anything vile And your Cedric shot back sharply, fixing a steady gaze on him I only we happen went after Sienna when I saw her being taken by a van.

How did that f you wasnt it? Someone as innocent as Sic couldnt possibly have enemies; it surely involved the Flynn family.

Cedric added, It was because of you, Josh tensed up, his cerves on fire.

His expression showed everything Just as I suspected Cedric sand excitedly as he stepped closer to Josiah and gripped his collar tightly.

Arent you just as incapable ! You put her in danger too! The image of Sienna surrounded by flames haunted Cedric Tho you realize how close it was ! If I had arrived even a moment later, Sienna would luve either been crushed or buried to death ! Josiah stotal frozen, his eyes wide with shock .

Even though he hadnt witnessed the horror firsthand, just imagining it sent him spiraling into despair.

Even now! Cedric mocked, his four filled with anguish.

Can you or psychological ! guarantee that Sienna is safe? What if she has i has lasting damage ! Whether physical 1/2 Cedric let his frustrations out, gettingeverything, yet when she needed you the most, where were your more agitated.

Sienna suffered la because of you, where were you that moment? You think you you can do 7.13 AM ch Chapter 317 Josiah opened his mouth, but not a single word cout.

His face was coll.

Cedrics laughter turned bitter, filled with derision.

Sienna is so unfortunate, stuck with two useless fools like us! Both claiming to love her, yet neither able to provide her safety, stability, or happiness, Suddenly, the door to the emergency room swung open.

Are Siennas family members present ? Please step forward Cedric and Josiah both looked up, but it was Cedric who stepped forward quickly.

Here! Sienna will soon be moved to the ward, please complete the necessary paperwork ! Of course! Cedric took the form from the nurses hand Once the paperwork was done.

Sienna was taken to her hospital room.

The nurse left, leaving Cedric and Josiah standing at the door.

At this point, they still hadnt seen Sienna.

Cedric gestured towards the door of the ward.

How is Sienna ! May we go in to see her! The nurse replied, She has regained consciousness, but she is still quite weak.

The oxygen treatment has just finished; she cant speak yet .

You m enter one at a time, but please be quiet.

Thank you Hearing that Sienna had woken up, Cedric breathed a heavy breathed heavy sigh of relief his anxious heart finally calming down. He avoided eye contact with Josiah, striding forward to enter the ward.

However, just as he grasped the doorknob, Josiah grabbed his am, their gazes locked in a tense standoff , neither willing to give an inch . Usually agreeable and friendly.

Cedric frowned.

The nurse said that only one person c can enter at a t! Josiah tilted his head slightly, refusing to budge.

I will go in first! By what right? may Enough The nurse interjected, unable to tolerate their argument any longer.

This is not a marketplace.

This is a hospital; keep it down! Is Cedi I am! Cedric exclaimed om surprised, Then you may enter first, the nurse said, pointing to the ward door. Moments ago, I heard her mumbling your name.

Yes, thatsCedric replied joyfully, as if given a huge boost of encouragement.

I shall go in now! Without looking back at Josiah, he quickly opened the door to the ward and stepped inside.