Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 45

“ What’s this ?” The soft , slimy feeling on his foot sent shivers up Josiah’s spine .

He took out his phone for light and realized he had stepped on some sticky food .

It seemed like some kind of soup .

Josiah moved his foot away in disgust , stomping it hard twice , and walked off with a scowl .

Behind him .

Sienna suddenly flung open the door .

She just realized that her pumpkin soup might have been thrown out earlier .

Using her phone’s flashlight , she finally found it in the corner .

Unfortunately , it had been smashed , with the soup spilled everywhere .

Sienna sighed regretfully .

“I can’t have it now.

Turning around , she picked up a broom and dustpan .

Since it was her item and she had made the mess , it was only right for her to clean it up ,

This little mishap with the pumpkin soup didn’t bother Sienna much .

Early the next morning , following the address sent by Derek , Sienna arrived on time at the location , along with several other dance stand – ins

To her surprise , Charles was there too , along with the choreographer .

Charles said , “ I’ll keep it simple .

I’ve already told the choreographer my expectations for the dance .

I want everyone to practice the movements they’ve designed thoroughly , making sure everything flows perfectly during filming .

No stops allowed .”

Charles was famous for his one – take shots , holding even dance stand – ins to the standards of actors .

“ Understood .

” Sienna quietly motivated herself .

But she wasn’t afraid .

A dancer just needed to dance well .

That was their Job .

All morning , the stand – in dancers practiced tirelessly with the choreographer , sweating profusely .

There was no doubt that Charles’s standards were very high .

And that was just one segment .

Apparently , it was for the opening part

It wasn’t until a little after 2 p.m.

that the choreographer clapped her hands , letting them go .

“ Keep practicing at home .

You all know Mr.

Carter’s standards , ” she reminded them .

‘ Got it

“ Okay ”

Sienna packed her things and rubbed her stomach , feeling a bit hungry .

They provided packed lunches earlier , but she danced it all off by now .

She wondered if she should grab a burger or go home to cook some pasta .

, and she couldn’t wait that

nearby burger joint , bought a burger , and started eating

Sienna Suddenly , someone called her name .

and saw a middle – aged man standing just a few

, not daring to even blink , as

He took a few steps closer

“It’

s really you .

up so

…” He stopped speaking suddenly

smirk with a hint of sarcasm

could you move aside , please ? ”

aged man was taken

Sienna , don’t you recognize me ?

” Sienna raised an eyebrow

Should we know each other ? ”

he couldn’t tell if she genuinely didn’t recognize him or

He

It’s been a long time suce

I saw you was five years

You’ve changed a

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, but I haven’t

should remember

idea what you’re

impatient with his

know

aside and stop blocking

”

tried to walk past him .

“ Sienna .

man reached out and grabbed her

Wait … ”

this would set her off

at him with wide eyes , panicking and trying hard to break free

“ Let go .

Let go now

man was confused , wondering , Why is she resisting

is as if 1 am going to hurt her !

explain , “ Sienna , I won’t

, no

Let go .

Let go .

increasing , but her strength was no match for the man’s .

, the tighter

, what’s wrong ? Are you feeling

Let her

stepped in before Sienna could start to

It was Josiah .

was blazing , highlighting his handsome and deep – set features , making Sienna feel a bit

grabbed the middle – aged man’s wrist

from under his jacket , with a really

being rough , he still

” Sienna murmured , surprised that it was

She spoke softly , but Josiah heard her

hint of dependence on him .

softness touched his heart , as

at the middle – aged man

hear me say let go ? ”

man got a good

“ Mr.

Flynn ? ”

out a snort and shook off

know who I am , yet you dare

? Get lost

”

man and rushed to Sienna’s

, her face completely pale , and

Josiah frowned .

, Is she really “ unwell

wasn’t the first time this had

by me or other men , she’d react like this

she