Chapter 232
The caller was Chester. Even through the phone, Chester could tell that Josiah was unhappy, his true anger was subtle and hidden. In the past few days Chester and the others noticed that Josiah’s feelings toward Sienna had changed a lot.
Before, it was Sienna who chased after Josiah, but now the roles had switched.
“Mr. Flynn” Chester felt he had to give some advice. “Even if you’re feeling upset, please don’t take it out on Sienna, Girls need a little bit of comfort
Knowing Josiah’s temper, Chester understood that even the smallest annoyance could trigger his anger. Not just Sienna; any other girl wouldn’t tolerate him either.
Chester hesitated. “You are clearly at a disadvantage now!
“How so Surprisingly, Josiah kept his irritations in check and asked for advice.
Think about it,” Chester said plainly. “Mr. Brawne just had surgery because of Sienna. What do girls want? They want to feel loved and valued. At this moment, you can’t afford to lose any more points.
“What nonsense is this?” Josiah growled, frustration evident in his voice. She is being fickle and unreasonable; she should be the one asking for my forgiveness!
After ending the call, Josiah suddenly had no appetite for breakfast. He left Silver Bleach and headed for the hospital.
The hospital room was quirt. Sienna had come over early to see Cedric before her work shift. At this moment, Cedric’s parents were also not around
“Cedric.” Sienna sath
the bedside and placed the basket of fruits she had brought beside him. “How did the surgery go?”
“Very well” Cedric assured her as he raised his arm. “Don’t worry, no nerves were harmed He even wiggled his fingers to show her.
“Then that’s a relief.” Sienna exhaled, finally feeling at ease. She apologized, Tm so sorry for what happened last night… leaving you behind was
terrible.
“Not at all” Gedric smiled and shook his head. “I understand; it’s clear that Josiah cares a lot about you. However, he looked a bit worried. “He didn’t give you a hard time later, did he? You didn’t argue, right!”
“No.” Sienna shook her head gently, smiling. “Please don’t worry about me. I’m okay”
Cedric hesitated, looking down with a gende smile. “Oh, that’s good to hear. I’m glad
Sienna stood up. “You should rest well, I’ll take my leave now
“Alright”
“Goodbye, Cedric
“Goodbye, Sienna.
As Sienna turned, she let out a deep sigh and pushed open the hospital door. Outside, Josiah stood leaning against the corridor railing, watching her quietly. Sienna felt her heart skip a beat and her brow furrow as she walked toward him.
He had followed her. In the end, she had been caught right where he wanted her.
Coming to a stop in front of him, she lifted her chin and met his gaze directly as she took a deep breath. “This is a hospital; let’s talk outside, shall
“Very well” Josiah raised an eyebrow and turned to lead the way. As Sienna watched his back, a heavy feeling settled in her chest. He seemed upset, and his s
s unnaturally calm demeanor only made her anore anxious.
What is he planning? Is he going to break up with me? Sienna frowned, feeling completely lost
Josiah’s car was parked downstairs, and once inside, there was silence between them. The hour hadn’t yet approached when hospital activities resumed, leaving the surroundings quiet. Josiah popped a throat lozenge into his mouth.
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n’t find peace in this life….
Finally breaking the silence, Sienna said, “Cedric was hurt because of me. If he has any lasting problems, I won’t
Josiah remained silent, lost in thought. Sienna hesitated and continued. “I came to see him today, but I won’t be coming back again.”
“Sienna,” Josiah suddenly internipted her, grabbing her hand. Surprised. Sienna turned to look at him. He met her gaze with a smile that showed his teeth. “Let’s get married”
Sienna was stunned, her mind going blank. It felt like a bolt of lightning had struck
Sienna blinked, her eyelashes fluttering. “What did you just say?”
“Didn’t catch that?” Josiah leaned closer until their foreheads touched. “I said, let’s get married. Sienna, let us marry, shall we?”
secret visit to Cedric might upset him, but she never imagined it would lead to this. “Are you sure
Sienna’s lips parted in shock. She thought her sec you’re asking the right question?”
Finally regaining her composure, Sienna smiled wryly. “At this moment, shouldn’t you be questioning why I went to see Cedric?
“You heard me right. And I didn’t misspeak” Josiah held her hand tightly and compromised, “You and Cedric were forced apart, you can’t forget him so easily–1 accept that!”
Sienna was amazed. “Did he really believe this? Even more confusing was his desire to marry me despite feeling this way!
She asked. “Josiah, is marriage just a trivial matter to you?” Suddenly, she remembered their first marriage, which had felt trivial to him.
“Sienna,” Josiah gently raised his hand, cradling her cheek. “I want to marry you. Let’s live a good life together.
“It’s okay if you don’t like me now, but once we’re married, could you maybe redirect your feelings for Cedric toward met Please, Sienna, let me be your husbandTM
arms and hugged her tightly. “Sienna, please don’t leave me! I want to be your husband and share a life with you forever!
He suddenly opened his an Let’s marry, shall we?”
“Josiah Crushed against him, Sienna felt suffocated. A wave of fear surged within her, and she pushed against him. “Please, calm down a bit. alright?”
“I am calm,” Josiah said, loosening his embrace slightly. “What makes you think
Sienna rubbed her forehead in frustration. Gathering her thoughts, she asked, ‘Let me ask you… do you love me?”
An instant silence surrounded Josiah.
Sienna chuckled softly as she freed herself from his arms, “Marriage is an agreement made by two people who are in love, who want to share their lives together. You can’t even answer that question, yet you’re eager to marry?”
She added, “We’ve already made one mistake; why repeat it?”
Josiah frowned, offering no reply.
“Rest assured. I’ll pretend I didn’t hear your earlier words and won’t take them to heart. She motioned for him to drive, saying, “First, take me to the Lightning Dance; then you can go to the office?”
Josiah suddenly grasped her wrist, his expression like a child earnestly seeking knowledge, his eyes filled with confusion. “What must I do for it to be considered love for your
He frowned slightly and seemed to question her while also muttering to himself. “I treat you well, giving you the best food and clothing, fulfilling your every wish; do these actions not count as love! Surely they do, don’t they?”
