Chapter 272
Chapter 272
“You Neither Sienna nor Cedric broke the ice, but when they did, they spoke in unison. Then they exclunged smiles.
You pobrs Cedric said, gesturing for Sienna to sprak. –
Sienna nodded, peering at his expression. “Are you okay? Don’t be too sad.” She was referring to Reyna.
“Yes, Cedne sand, forcing a smile I know”
In truth, he felt a bit embarrassed admitting he wasn’t really sad. If anything, he felt a sense of relief.
I was Xenia who had wanted him to be with Reyna. He had only gone along with it because his mother had hugged him about it so much that he wanted her to just drop it already
Logically, Cedric should have been angry that Reyna was two–timing him. But he wasn’t, not even a little bit, because his feelings for her had always
been shallow.
As a result, he didn’t feel guilty. As for sadness, the reason for his sadness was something entirely different.
“Sienna Cedric whispered, his eyes welling up. “Tim sorry. I’m so
I’m so sorry”
Sienna was taken aback. Her eyes were filled with shock. She thought, “Why is he saying sound like it
ing this? He
came because of Reyna, didn’t he? But it doesn’t
́s eyes were bloodshot, and he struggled to speak. “Sienna, I know everything
Cedric’s eyes wer
He knows what? Sienna thought, still confused.
“That day… Cedric continued softly. “That day in Fliraty, you didn’t do anything. It was my mother. She was the one who hurt you.”
“Oh..” Sienna feh tears streaming down her face, blurring her vision. She covered her mouth in disbelief.
Cedric knew. He actually knew. She had thought that this whole mess would fade away with time. How did he find out!
“Sienna Sering her eyes turning red. Cedric felt his mind superimpose her image with the one he remembered “That day, you must have
terrified”
“Yes, Sienna nodded, choking back sobs. Even now, thinking back to that situation, she still felt a lingering fear.
“Then, what about Josiah Cedric asked softly, wanting to know the entire course of events that day. “How did you two end up together?”
At this point, there was nothing to hide. Sienna wiped her eyes and told the truth. That day, Josiah saved me. He drove the man away
“I see.” Cedric suddenly understood. ‘It makes sense. How else could Sienna have gotten away from a grown man!” he thought to himself. One question lingered in Cedric’s mind. He frowned, feeling a lump in his throat as he finally asked, “So, later, how did you and Josiah… you know…
Sienna froze, her face stiffening She mumbled, “Later I thought you said you knew everything”
“I don’t, Cedric said with unusual conviction. “I only know that at that time, you were willing to accept me.”
Sienna turned her head away, refusing to look at him. The more she did this, the clearer it became that something was wrong
Sienna, please tell me, Cedric urged, turning to face her directly. “What happened? I can’t believe you would just change your mind like that.” She stayed silent, which left him to guess. “Did Josiah force you?“.
“No” Sienna abruptly looked up, cutting him off. “Actually, that day, he didn’t do anything to
to me. I just couldn’t move.” “Couldn’t move!” Cedric was stunned, his mind buzzing. “How could you not move! Could it be… Did
ΠΙ mother do something to you?” Sienna found it hard to explain. Xenia was Cedric’s biological mother. Although her actions were terrible, Sienna believed she was doing it for
Cedric’s sake.
“Sienna, say something. I need to know the truth Seeing her struggle to speak, Cedric had a vague guess, but he wasn’t sure. “You said you couldn’t
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Under what circumstances would a person not be able to move “Did my mom get you drugged?”
Sienna’s eyes widened, her lips slightly parted.
That looked like a yes to Cedric His heart jolted, and his pupils suddenly constricted. He wasn’t sure whether to cry or laugh. “So that’s it. It turns out to be like this”
He should have realized it sooner. Before, Josiah had also been pestering Sienna, but Sienna had no intention of being with him. In fact, she was
scared of him.
But all of a sudden, Sienna changed her mind. Cedric closed his eyes, filled with remorse and regret. What was I doing at that time? I’m such a terrible person, he murmured to himself.
He couldn’t help but think. I failed to handle things at home and was clueless about what Mom was doing. Besides, I was selfish and cowardly. caring only about my own sadness without considering Sienna’s feelings.
Now that he understood everything, Cedric’s voice was hoarse. “At that time, Josiah took advantage of your weakness.”
Sienna was silent, which felt like a confirmation.
Cedric’s heart felt like it was being sliced open as he absorbed the truth. He raised his hand, hesitating for a moment before gently placing it on her shoulder
“Sienna, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry…” He said it over and over again, even though he knew saying sorry wouldn’t change anything now.
He looked down at her. If he had persuaded his mother properly, he and Sienna wouldn’t be like this now. “Sienna, Josiah, he-
“Cedric Sienna probably guessed what he was thinking and forced a smile. “Don’t overthink it. I’m tine now. Josiah and I… It was my own choice. He didn’t force me.”
Cedric was skeptical, not sure if Sienna was just saying that to make him feel better. But what Sienna didn’t know was that he wouldn’t be okay. If the wasn’t happy, he would never be happy either.
But since Sienna said so. Cedric didn’t refute it. Instead, he squeezed out a smile. “That’s good. As long as you’re okay… that’s all that matters.
- Sienna smiled and nodded, “You have to be happy too.”
“Sienna.” Cedric’s voice cracked, his heart aching. He bent down suddenly and hugged her tightly.
He sad. “Promise me if you are not happy, or if Josiah is not good to you, you’ll let me know. We may not be lovers, but we are still friends.”
Sienna blinked back tears and managed a reply. “Okay, I’ll remember.”
Neither of them noticed that steady footsteps were approaching.
At the door. Yvette held her phone and spotted Josiah coming in. She smiled and greeted him. “Hey Josiah, you’re here: She had just sent him some photos she had taken.
“Yeah,” Josiah nodded slightly, his expression blank.
Yvette d
didn’t say anything else. Instead, she pointed toward the lounge door. “You can g
go in. Il get back to work.”
“Okay,” Josiah nodded again, stepping forward to open the door. When he saw Cedric and Sienna hugging each other, both still in tears. expression quickly turned cold. Darkness clouded his eyes, as if a storm was brewing inside him.
He curled his lips and asked coldly. “What are you doing?”
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