Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 412 "Family?" Tania felt as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke. She looked at Connor with disdain. "You might see her as family, but does she see you the sway? When you had that accident and needed a liver transplant, she completely ignored you!" "Shouldn't she have ignored me?" Conner couldn't grasp Tania's logic. "I have a father, mother, and younger sister. You were the ones who forced Sienna to givepart of her liver. Does that mean you don't seeas family either?" "You..." Tania was at a loss for words, rendered speechless by his response. "I just..." "What?" Conner shook his head, a helpless laugh escaping his lips. "You just thought Sienna was easy to push around." "Conner!" Tania cried, tears streaming down her face. "I'm just doing this for the family! I want to protect everyone!" Conner closed his eyes and sighed in resignation. There was no reasoning with her. Tania had always been selfish. If there had been a way to get through to her, he would have found it long ago. "Forget it." "Forget it?" Tania suddenly remembered the most important thing. "Listen to me, you need to abandon the idea of donating your bone marrow. I don't agree with it, do you understand?" The moment had finally come. Conner was prepared for this, so he said calmly, "Mom, I'm an adult now. I have the right to make my own decisions. I don't need your permission." "What do you mean?" Tania was stunned, her mind reeling.

"I mean..." Conner paused, then spoke slowly and clearly. "I'm donating my bone marrow, and that's final. Sienna is my sister, and I will take care of her for life." "You..." Tania stared at him in disbelief, finding it hard to accept that she had raised a son like him.

After making himself clear, Conner gestured toward the door. "I need to take a shower. Mom, if there's nothing else, please leave." He stood up and headed to the walk-in closet.

Suddenly, Tania grabbed his arm. "Conner, don't do this." Since being firm didn't work, she decided to try a softer approach. "Bone marrow donation is so dangerous! You recently had surgery for your car accident injuries. Your body can't handle it." "I'll be fine," Conner said, attempting to reassure Tania. "The doctors know everything, which is why they recommended waiting six months after my surgery. I've been taking my medication and exercising regularly these past few months. There won't be any problems..." "How can you be so sure there won't be any problems?" Tania couldn't relax. "No surgery is ever completely safe-" "Mom!" Conner's voice grew louder as he cut her off. "Stop trying to convince me. It's pointless. I'm not Reyna. I know exactly what I'm doing, and I won't change my mind." His determination was unyielding, offering no room for compromise. Anger surged within Tania, but she felt completely powerless.

***** Once inside the walk-in closet, Conner quickly called Sienna to let her know. "Sienna, my mom discovered the surgery. She checked my bank statements. I couldn't keep it hidden any longer." "I know," Sienna replied. Having already discussed it, she wasn't too panicked.

"Sienna, if my mom comes to bother you, don't meet her alone," Conner cautioned, recalling what happened with Reyna.

"Okay," Sienna agreed, though she couldn't help but worry about potential complications. "Connor, I'm sorry for putting you through this." "Don't be." Conner chuckled. "I'm fine. Really, don't worry about it." Understanding her concerns, he added gently, "Sienna, when you cto our house as a child, I wanted you to stay. But I was just a kid myself back then... I'm sorry for making you wait all these years.

"But I'm all grown up now, and I can protect you. Don't worry, Joyce's surgery will go smoothly." "Okay," Sienna replied, holding back a sob as she hung up the phone.

With Conner's reassurance, Tania's attitude didn't matter. If she caused trouble, it would only be a minor inconvenience. Sienna could endure it.

***** Unable to contain her anger, Tania headed to the hospital. She couldn't let it go all day. "Reyna, giveSienna's address." "What for?" Reyna asked.

"Just tell me! Stop asking so many questions!" After getting the address from Reyna, Tania hurried to Sunshine Neighborhood.

When the doorbell rang, Sienna was busy decorating a cake. Tara quickly ran to open the door, muttering to herself, "Mr. Flynn must be back with Joyce." However, when she opened the door, she was shocked. "Ma'am, may I ask who you're " "Step aside!" Tania commanded as she marched in. "Sienna, cout here now!" Before she could finish speaking, Sienna cout of the kitchen with her sleeves rolled up. She wasn't surprised to see Tania and only frowned slightly. "What's the matter?" "What's the matter?" Tania glared at her and sneered. "You really don't know what I'm here for?" "I do." Sienna nodded. "If you're here about the surgery, I have nothing to say to you." "Are you sure?" Tania was taken aback and her eyes widened. "So you're saying you're hanging onto Conner?" Sienna took a deep breath and steadied her voice. "Donating bone marrow was Conner's own decision. If he doesn't want to do it, I can't force him." "Ha!" Tania scoffed, glaring at her. "Sienna, how can you say that? Have you forgotten what happened before when Conner needed you? How I begged you and how you treated him?" Sienna remained silent.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Tania's gaze was intense. "If you feel guilty, then drop this absurd idea of making Conner donate his bone marrow." Sienna avoided eye contact and continued to stay silent.

"Say something!" Tania knew mere

words wouldn't suffice. "Call the hospital right now and tell them the surgery is off" She scrutinized Stenna. "Where's your phone? Take it out and make the call now! Sienna stood still, her brow furrowed. "Tania, please stop. I can't agree to that." "What did you just say?" Tania was taken aback, her face contorted with rage. "You dare to defy me?" "Yes." Sienna nodded. "No matter what you do, the surgery is happening. Nothing will change that." Tania froze as if struck on the back of the head. She stared at Sienna blankly for a moment, then suddenly lost her composure and charged at her How could you be so shameless?"

As she spoke, she grabbed Sienna's cheeks with both hands and pulled at them angrily. "I'm going to rip your face off and see what you're made of. won't let you hurt Cedric like this." en Tara hesitated, feeling both scared and flustered as she tried to comprehend what was happening. She stepped forward, attempting to pull Tania away. "Ma'am, please let go...' "Tara, stay out of this," Sienna commanded firmly.

The apartment door was left open. Outside, footsteps drew nearer.