Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 94

Out of nowhere .

Sienna interrupted the moment , raising her phone .

“ Excuse me , where is paying ? I will cover it .”

“ Well ..

” George was taken aback , instinctively glancing at Josiah .

“ What’s going on here ! he wondered .

Josiah , however , simply smiled , exuding a natural air of refinement .

His tone was distant and laced with sarcasm .

“ You pay ? Don’t be ridiculous .

T’s just a toy .

Why would she need to pay for it ? That’s absurd , he thought .

Josiah was well aware that Sienna hadn’t accepted any alimony , and the linle she earned from dancing at Maze wasn’t nearly enough to cover this .

“ Keep your paycheck for yourself .

I’ll take care of it , ” he said .

“ I want to pay for it myself ; Sienna insisted , summoning all her courage .

“ If you don’t let me , then .

I don’t want this Minnie Mouse anymore ! ”

“ Really now ? ” he wondered .

Josiah’s gaze softened as he observed her .

She can’t bear to let it go , can she ? From the moment they’d stepped in , eyes had been glued to the Minnie Mouse toy

He understood her resolve to maintain her independence and avoid getting entangled with him any further .

‘ Fine .

Let her have her way , he thought .

After all , it was his interference that had disrupted her plans .

Using this as a way to earn her gratitude seemed meaningless .

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“ Alright ,” he relented , his tone carrying the indulgence of someone humoring a child .

You pay , as long as it makes you happy !

Hearing his agreement .

Sienna brightened instantly , failing to catch the faint trace of irony in his voice .

“ George , are we paying or not !”

her

“This way please ,” George replied , still slightly bewildered .

What a confusing relationship .

Oh well , I’ll just focus on doing my job , he wondered .

“ Will that be cash or card ? ” George asked .

“ Card Sienna replied promptly .

“ Got it , ” George said .

“ Now , the original price for this toy is 13,000 dollars .

The staff discount brings it down to 7,000 dollars , and since you’re a friend of Mr.

I’ll offer you the

swipe your card .

? 5,000 dollars ? Sienna’s

an 8,000 – dollar discount just

,

almost teared up .

you , thank you

No need to thank me : George replied modestly

should

Flynn instead .

”

Sienna understood .

this was because of Josiah

Josiah wandered over and

an ryebrow in surprise .

me , no ordinary family could afford to keep up

himself ,

Doesn’t matter .

days , I’m doing just fine without the Flynn family ,

the alimony specified in their divorce agreement had been money he

an issue

risk her throwing a tantrum , or worse , crying if she couldn’t get it

up and pressed his hand against his neck

had bitten him earlier

noticed and

it really that bad ? Did I bite him that hard ?

, quilt flashing across

it hurt ? ”

If it hurts .

teased ,

regretting her question .

muttered

You’re the one who bit me

much to ask ? ”

his land , revealing a s

bite mark on

of blood seeped from the wound

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and couldn’t

people really know how to have fun , don’t they ? Was this some kind of after

, Sienna earnestly asked

first – aid kit here ?

bad enough to warrant some treatment .

be met with a sharp , cutting look

he declared finndly , “

not a

–

if we did have one , I still say no , George thought to himself .

a thing and turned apologetically in Josiah “ Maybe

” Josiah

least she wasn’t ignoring him

carrying the boxed Minnie Mouse toy and

should we give Hubs to ?”

Sienna said

Wait a second

shooting her a brief hut

to do with

out his ann

Give it

”

Of course ,

, the staff member said , handing over the 26 – inch – high box ,

, Josiah walking down the street holding a

was so comical that Sienna couldn’t hoki back a small laugh .

Josiah looked down at her, eyebrows raised

You’re Laighing at me ?

stifled her laughter , shaking her head

No , not at all