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p of water and offered it to her, pointing towards the doorway. “That
Sienna had woken up, and her condition had improved. The nurse held a cup gentleman stepped out for a bit but has come back and is still waiting at the door.”
Sienna blinked, wondering if it was Cedric. The nurse noticed her curiosity. “Not Cedric, it’s another gentleman, the one with a bit of a temper.”
Sienna understood–it was Josiah. His determination was impressive.
Setting down the cup of water, the nurse wiped the moisture from Sienna’s lips. “Visiting isn’t allowed tonight; the doctor said no.” She helped Sienna lie back down. Try to get some rest.”
Sienna nodded. The nurse tucked the blanket around her while glancing towards the door. She muttered, “He hasn’t left? It’s almost dawn, is he really going to wait all night?” Sienna closed her eyes, choosing to ignore her comment.
Feeling drowsy, she drifted off again. When she opened her eyes later, Sienna felt much better. The overwhelming weakness from the night before was gone, and the burning sensation in her throat had eased significantly. Looking out the window, she saw that dawn had come
As Cedric walked into the room, he quickly noticed Josiah waiting at the door. Cedric was surprised–not just at Josiah’s presence, but at how worn out he looked.
His eyelids looked a bit bruised, the blood vessels under his eyes were noticeable, and a stubbly jawline suggested he hadn’t slept at all. He still wore the same clothes from the night before.
Cedric pondered. So, after leaving last night, Josiah stood guard here all night? Was he too afraid to come in because he thought Sienna would refuse to see him again?”
Cedric approached and nodded at him. Josiah Despite their past disagreements, he felt the need to be somewhat polite.
“Mm” Josiah nodded back. Cedric didn’t say anything else and went straight into the hospital room. Inside, Sienna was on a video call with her daughter, Joyce.
“Mommy, you didn’t come home last night”
“I’m sorry, Joyce. Ive been quite busy”
She couldn’t tell Joyce about the terrible experience of being kidnapped and escaping danger. Instead, she explained she was working on a project and wouldn’t be home for a few days
“Be a good girl and
ed wait for M
Mommy. Mommy loves you.”
“Love you too. Mommy”
After the hung up, Sienna looked up and smiled at Cedric. “That was my daughter.
“I figured as much, Cedric replied, smiling back as he had just caught the end of the mother–daughter chat. He examined Sienna closely. “You look
much heuer“
“Yes! Sienna nodded, a hint of relief in her voice. “I had a session in the oxygen chamber, and I’ll have another this afternoon. The doctor said it I keep improving. I might get discharged by tomorrow morning
Luckily, she had avoided serious complications. Though her emergency was serious, her recovery was quick since there was no physical damage. “Thank you” Sienna looked sincerely at Cedric. “If it weren’t for you, I might not have seen Joyce again”
She owed him so much and could never repay such a tremendous favor. Even though she had rejected Cedric before, and he had respected her decision, his brave act of rushing into the flames to save her showed that he still had fpellings for her.
“What are you thinking about? Cedric asked, standing before her with a serious look. “Are you worried I might try to take advantage of this?”
Sienna was startled, she hadn’t expected him to be so direct, “Stop overthinking Cedric, handsome in profile, wore a slightly teasing smile. “I did save you, but I remember your words very well.
He sighed. “You don’t need to feel guilty. What my mother did to you… that’s on me. This time, saving you should even things out. What do you
think?
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He talked as if saving her was no big deal. He could have taken advantage of the situation, but he didn’t. That was typical of Cedric homeeable straightforward.
“Alright.” Sienna nodded, her voice a little raspy but with a faint smile. “By the way she remembered something and pointed at Cedric’s arm “How is your arm?”
“It’s a minor injury.” Cedric lifted his arm, rolling up his sleeve to show her. “It didn’t hurt any tendons or bones, but I have to keep it dry for a few days and change the dressing regularly. It’s a bit of a hassle.”
Sienna frowned slightly at this. “Don’t ignore it; if it gets infected or inflamed, that would be terrible”
“I understand” Cedric saw her serious expression and smiled. “I will be careful.” Then he glanced at the time. “I need to head to the office now Sienna fel guilty. “Please don’t let me hold you back any longer.” She wondered how much time she had taken from him because of her site “Then I’ll leave.” Cedric said a few parting words before getting up to go.
As he stepped out of the room. Josiah stood stifly in place, neither advancing nor retreating. Seeing Cedric come out made his pupils widen slightly Cedric frowned and turned to leave.
“Why are you still standing here?” The nurse, carrying a tray door. “She’s awake and ready for visitors now.”
“Is that so!” Josiah gulped nervously Is she feeling better?”
of treatment supplies, had come in to see Sienna. She glanced at Josiah lingerine
“Much better,” the nurse assured him. “A critical condition can be dar
dangerous, but once she’s stable, she will be alright”
“Good” to
Josiah peered over the nurse’s shoulder into the TOOM,
om, visibly tense. “Could you ask her if I can see her?”
Til check for you, just a moment” The purse entered the room, smiling at Sienna. “You seem to be doing much better?
While administering treatment, she pointed towards the door. “That gentleman with the slightly difficult demeanor has been waiting outside all night; he wants to see you. Should I let him in?“
He waited all night? Sienna blinked in surprise and gradually nodded. “Yes” Some confrontations must be faced.
“Okay, I’ll go get him” The nurse turned to call for Josiah. “You can come in now.
Josiah’s heart raced with excitement and anxiety. Thank you”
“You’re welcome”
As Josiah stepped inside, he couldn’t help but bite his lip the closer he got to the bedside, the faster his heart beat
Finally, he stood beside Sienna, who was propped up against the headboard, will receiving oxygen, but looking much better than the night!
“Sienna” Josialis gaze was locked on her face, yet he couldn’t find the words.
“You’re here” Sienna smiled at him, gesturing to the chair by the bed. “Please, have a seat
“Okay” Josiah nodded hesitantly, pulling out the chair to sit down.
