Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 134

Is Sienna taking her anger out on me? Am I the reason they can’t be together? Josiah felt his temper flare. “What does any of this have to do with

me?”

But as soon as he met Sienna’s piercing gaze, he fell silent. Yeah, it was my fault. The biggest stain on her was something I had given her.

“Hmph. It’s your” Sienna scoffed, glaring at him coldly. Then she remembered her four years in Fliraty and Joyce. Overwhelmed by emotion, she grabbed his tie. “Why are you so bad? We’re already divorced, yet you won’t leave me alone?

Because of their history, she felt she might never find love again. At first, that didn’t bother her much. Love wasn’t everything, and she could manage on her own while taking care of Joyce.

But then Cedric showed up. He didn’t care about her past or judge her for being an orphan. He went out of his way to help her reconnect with the dance troupe. For the first time, she felt valued like this—yet she dragged him down.

Sienna shot a glare at Josiah, tears beginning to form in her eyes, swirling like a storm.

Josiah froze, realizing she was actually crying this time. His anger, however strong, was doused by her tears. He stood still, not daring to move, and even bent slightly to match her height, making it easier for her to grab his tie.

“It’s my fault.” He rummaged in his pocket for a men’s cotton handkerchief and handed it to her. “Don’t cry. Now that you like Cedric so much, don’t worry. With me and the Flynn family here, he wouldn’t dare to abandon you.”

“What do you want?” Sienna asked, her tear–filled eyes wide open. Just don’t overreact. It’s none of your business.”

“What did I do this time? Josiah’s anger flared up again, but under Sienna’s intense gaze, he backed down. He frowned and surrendered with a sigh. “Fine, I won’t get involved, okay?”

‘She thinks I really want to get involved? How ungrateful! If I meddle again, I’ll be a fool, Josiah vowed in his heart and looked around. “It’s hard to catch a ride here. Get in, and I’ll drive you home. From now on, your issues are your own.”

With that, Josiah turned around. Behind him, Sienna adjusted her hair and suddenly covered her eyes. As she wasn’t following, he turned back and urged, “Hurry up. What’s taking so long?”

Seeing her covering her eyes, he wondered, What’s going on. Do I help or not? Before thinking it though, he stepped back quickly, leaned down, and asked, “What’s wrong with your eyes?”

“I don’t know. Sienna covered her eyes, shaking her head. “Maybe an eyelash got in, or maybe it’s some sand.”

“Let me see,” Josiah said, reaching towards Sienna’s face. She instinctively pulled back, but he held her still. “Don’t move. Do you think I’m going to eat you or something?

He pulled her arm aside and forcibly opened her eyelid, muttering, “If I were going to eat someone, I’d choose a chubby one. Do you even have any meat on you? I wouldn’t want to hurt my teeth.

Sienna fell silent. “Why does he have to talk so creepily?”

“I saw it Hold still, and I’ll blow on it… There, all done.” Josiah gently blew on her eyelid, then let go, watching her anxiously. “How does it feel now?

Sienna closed her eyes, rolled them around, then tried to open them. “It’s better now. Thanks.”

“Not a big deal” Josiah grinned, his eyes sparkling with joy. He then got in the car and drove her to the entrance of Lyceum Street

“Thanks,” Sienna said as she pushed open the car door. As she stepped out, Josiah called out, “Sienna

“Hm?” Sienna turned around, looking at him in confusion.

“Well…” Josiah pointed at her eyes. “Don’t forget to put some ice on it, or ill be hard to go onstage tomorrow,”

Just for that? Sienna thought to herself. “Got it, thanks,” she said, then got out of the car and walked into the alley.

Josiah squinted slightly as he watched her walk away, feeling a strange tickle in his chest. He had almost asked if things between her and Cedric were really over, yet the words never came out.

So what if she and Cedric are done? What does that have to do with me? Josiah thought bitterly, turned his gaze away, and drove off.

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6:55 PM

Chapter 134

Sienna walked down the alley, and as if she had a premonition, she spotted Cedric from far away. She didn’t expect the route he took to get him there earlier than her, and he was waiting by the entrance.

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“Cedric…” Sienna’s breath caught instantly–she should have realized he wouldn’t just give up. Suddenly, she spun around and ran out of the alley, while Cedric, completely unaware, waited for her downstairs.

Sienna ran all the way to the end of Lyceum Street, holding her forehead in confusion. What should I do now? I can’t go back to the apartment, so where else can I go?”

She still didn’t have the keys to the house Josiah gave her, for transferring property took more time than a simple cash transaction. After thinking for a moment, she pulled out her phone, scrolled through her contacts, and called a number.

“Hello,” replied Rosie Miller, her colleague from the dance troupe.

Sienna said, “It’s me, Sienna.”

“I know. What’s up?” Rosie laughed.

“Um…” Sienna said awkwardly, “Can I stay at your place for a couple of days?”

“Sure, no problem at all,” Rosie agreed without hesitation. “I’ll send you my location. Just come over.”

“Thank you.”

“No need to be so formal.”

After hanging up, Sienna got a message from Rosie and rushed over. Rosie’s place wasn’t far from Sienna’s apartment on 12th Avenue; both were in the old part of town with those old houses.

As Sienna arrived, Rosie opened the door with a big smile and pulled her in. “Come on in.”

Sienna walked inside and spotted a mannequin by the door, while the table was piled high with fabrics and sewing supplies–some neatly cut, others still untouched. Although Sienna and Rosie were colleagues, they had different roles. Sienna was a dancer, and Rosie was a costume assistant.

“Sorry about the mess,” Rosie chuckled.

“Not at all,” Sienna said, shaking her head with a smile. “I’m the one troubling you. I should be the one apologizing.”

“Let’s keep it casual, then,” Rosie said with a hearty laugh. She had an easygoing nature, and without asking Sienna what happened, she cheerfully

mess.” said, “Stay as long as you like, as long as you don’t mind the

With a playful tone, she added, “But, just to let you know, meals aren’t included.”

“Okay,” Sienna said, feeling more at ease. “I’ll handle the chores then.”

“You got it,” Rosie smiled.

Just then, Sienna’s phone buzzed in her pocket with two messages–one was from Cedric and the other from Josiah.