Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238 His gaze was fixed on her , his eyes burning with intensity , as if the answer held great importance for him .

Sienna frita wave of discomfort ; she wriggled in his embrace , deliberately avoiding the question .

Tll get you a spoon … Josiah saw through her refusal to answer , feeling a pang of disappoiment .

But at least Sienna didnt outright deny that she liked him He held her tightly .

Youre so stingy ! Is it really that hard to say you like me ? Leaning down , he kissed her gently .

Ill go get the spoon myself .

Ill finish every last bite of what you made for me ! Releasing her , he turned toward the cupboard .

Watching his back , Sienna felt a moment of disorientation .

For an instant , she even wavered in her resolve .

She thought .

What if he can accept Joyce and treat her well ? Perhaps we can get married ! This thought flitted through her mind , causing her head to swirl , and her heart to race .

Sienna hurriedly grasped the table for support , waiting for the dizziness and palpitations to subside .

Late at night.

Howard was jolted from his sleep by the ringing of his phone it was Hervey Howard ! Hervey , who was usually calm and composed , now sounded frantic .

Bobby is missing ! Howard was startled , all remnants of sleep evaporating immediately .

His lips pressed into a tight line as he struggled to contain his anger .

You incompetent fools ! You cant keep track of a three year old ? Bobby had been temporarily placed in Herveys care , and Howard had yet to figure out how to discuss this matter with Yvette .

Hervey remained silent , not contesting Howards fury .

After the outburst .

Howard managed to regain some composure .

Hervey had other responsibilities and was not solely responsible for the child Howard had hired two babysitters on a rotational basis , so there should have been ample support for a three year old child .

As he approached the window , he noticed it was already two in the morning .

He couldnt understand how Bobby could go missing .

Hervey explained .

At 8 p.m.

, the babysitter put Bobby to bed , and everything was fine at that time … However , in the middle of the night , the nanny checked on Bobby , concerned that he might need to use the restroom , only to discover he was missing .

With fear , the nanny immediately informed Hervey Hervey pulled up the home surveillance footage and quickly contacted security .

The footage revealed Bobby escaping from the house , indicating that he had been missing for at least four hours .

As Howard listened quietly , his expression grew increasingly stormy .

as well Howard , Hervey said .

I have already contacted the police , and our people are searching as In short , Hervey had done everything he could .

However , there was still no news as of yet .

This was a matter of great importance , and he had to inform Howard .

Howard asked , Where are you now ? * At your front door .

As Howards subordinate , Hervey anticipated that he would not stay calm .

After completing his tasks .

Hervey awaited instructions at the Flynn residence .

Alright .

Ill be out soon After hanging up , Howard quickly changed and hurried out the door , only to unexpectedly collide with Yvette , Yvette .

Howard froze , a fleeting flicker of alarm crossing his face .

After knowing him for so many years , Yvette understood him very well Yvette scrutinized him closely , her expression calm but heavy with an impending storm .

Where are you off to at this hour ? Howard furrowed his brow .

Hervey needs to discuss something with me .

Yvette ! Howard rushed forward , attempting to steady her .

Dont touch me Yvette instantly pushed him away , her eyes wide with horror , as if she were staring at some monstrous creature .

Your child ? Howard furrowed his brow , silently nodding .

Yvettes eyes brimmed with tears .

She suddenly grabbed Howards collar , trembling all over .

Your child ? Yes .

Howard looked down , only able to nod .

An oppressive silence blanketed the air .

Yvettes complexion turned pale , and she bit down hard on her lip , seemingly oblivious to the pain as her lower lip bled from the bite .

Yvette ! Howards brows knitted tightly as he grasped her chin .

Dont hurt yourself ! Do you still care about me ? Under duress , Yvette released her grip , her laughter void of warmth .

She suddenly raised her hand and slapped Howard hard across the face .

The sound echoed sharply : Howard took the hit without evasion .

Howard ! Yvette glared at him , on the verge of an emotional breakdown .

And you said you didnt cheat you ? on me ? You have a child ! What am I nightgown .

Are you two arguing again ? What happened ? The commotion had awakened Miranda , who emerged in her night Grandma ! Yvette cried , rushing into Mirandas embrace .

You have to stand up for me ! Howard ! As they spoke , Hervey hurried up the stairs .

We got news about Bobby !