Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 405

"I didn't push her," Sienna sat there, her eyes red-rimmed like a helpless child, muttering to herself.

"I didn't touch her at all. I really don't know how she fell down," she added.

"Sienna." Conner nodded repeatedly. "I know. I believe you didn't."

Cedric echoed the sentiment, "Sienna, we all believe you."

"Believe me?" Sienna slowly raised her head and looked at them blankly. "Why do you believe me?"

"Sienna," said Conner.

"Sienna," Cedric also called out.

Conner and Cedric were taken aback and wondered, 'What is wrong with Sienna?'

"Ah." Sienna suddenly closed her eyes, raised her hands to hold her head, and shook her head miserably.

"You won't believe me. No one will believe me." This was not the first time she had experienced such a thing.

That year, Yvette fell down the stairs, causing her to have a miscarriage and lose the baby.

Again, she was alone with Yvette. There was also no evidence, and no one believed her.

The Flynn family did not send her to the police station but banished her to Fliraty. The hardship of those four years in Fliraty was no less than that of being in jail.

"Sienna," Conner said anxiously, "don't be afraid. I'll find a way to talk to the family and make sure nothing happens to you."

Cedric added, "Yes, Sienna, with Gilbert defending you, you'll be fine."

Suddenly, Sienna looked up sharply, her eyes red. "Then when can I leave? Joyce is waiting for me at home."

Conner and Cedric looked at each other and fell silent.

Sienna's face was pale, and she chuckled. "I can't leave. No one will believe me. No one will believe me."

"Sienna," said Conner.

"Sienna," Cedric also called out.

Conner and Cedric noticed Sienna seemed to be in a bad mood.

Gilbert, who was sitting beside them, also did.

"Ms. Shaw," Gilbert frowned and said truthfully, "according to the current situation, the police have the right to detain you for 48 hours."

Sienna's palms were sweating. "48 hours?"

"Yes." Gilbert nodded. "After 48 hours, I'll bail you out."

At this point, Gilbert's phone rang. "Excuse me, I'll be back in a moment."

Josiah had arrived. As Gilbert pulled open the door, he saw him standing there, his eyes filled with deep concern and distress.

Gilbert sighed softly. "You're here."

"Yes." Josiah nodded, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, and he glanced at Gilbert. "Mr. Hardin, you can't even handle such a small matter? You should really live up to your reputation."

"Hey." Gilbert chuckled, knowing Josiah was worried about his beloved and didn't want to argue with him. He explained the situation, "Right now, both sides are sticking to their own versions of the story."

He continued, "Because it's an old neighborhood, the surveillance in the stairwell is useless. There's no direct evidence to prove Sienna's innocence."

Josiah squinted and sneered. "Then that proves she pushed her."

"No, it doesn't." Gilbert shook his head. "The more confusing it gets, the more troublesome it becomes. The law protects the vulnerable. Reyna is still in the hospital. At the time of the incident, only she and Sienna were present."

He added, "Also, Reyna refuses to accept a settlement." This implied that this matter couldn't be resolved with money, so it was unlikely that Sienna could be quickly released.

"The only option is to go to court." Gilbert frowned, somewhat worried. "Sienna doesn't seem strong emotionally. I don't know if she can handle a lawsuit."

He glanced at Josiah. "Visiting hours are almost over. She's emotionally unstable. Do you want to see her?"

Because Sienna was involved in a case, she was placed in a private ward with police officers guarding the door.

Gilbert greeted the officers and nodded at Josiah, who frowned and pushed the door open.

Sienna was lying in bed, her eyes closed as she slept, an IV drip connected to her left hand.

Josiah walked closer and sat down on the edge of the bed. After a moment of hesitation, he gently took her hand in his.

At that moment, his heart felt as if a grain of sand had entered the soft flesh of a clam—sore and aching.

"Sienna." Josiah raised his other hand, stroking her hair.

He said softly, "Didn't I tell you not to be afraid? Nothing will happen. If Gilbert can't even handle this, he should retire."

Sienna suddenly frowned and opened her eyes.

Josiah was startled that he had woken her up. He hurriedly tried to get up, afraid she would be unhappy seeing him.

"No, it's not me." However, the moment he sat up, Sienna grabbed his arm, her breath hot due to the fever.

"I didn't. I didn't push her," she uttered.

Josiah's heart clenched. He suddenly leaned down and hugged her, gently patting her back and comforting her, "I know you didn't push her."

Sienna's almond eyes widened, tears rolling down her cheeks. "You believe me?"

"Yes," Josiah said without hesitation, "I believe you."

Suddenly, Sienna pushed him away forcefully. "You liar!" She glared at him. "You don't trust me at all. You're a fraud."

"Sienna," Josiah called out.

"Get out," Sienna exclaimed, her chest heaving as she struggled to breathe. "I said, get out."