Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 108

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Although Josiah wore a smile on his face, Miranda knew exactly what was going on. She could tell right away that he wasn’t happy.

This smile was hiding something sharp,

Josiah Miranda lowered her voice, giving him a slow shake of the head, signaling him not to do anything rash.

‘Is she really this nervous? he wondered. Josiah forced a smile, fastrated. ‘Does Grandma think I am going to do something?”

The atmosphere became tense. Sienna and Cedric exchanged a ook before both stood up.

“Miranda,” Cedric said with a smile, “Thank you for your hospitality tonight, but it’s getting late. Sienna and I will head out now and let you rest.

“You’re leaving?” Miranda quickly turned, forcing a smile as she still stood in front of Josiah

“Yeah.” Sienna nodded in agreement. “Miranda, I’ll come see you again soon.”

Miranda didn’t insist on keeping them this time. She nodded and said, “Alright, Cedric, Sienna’s in your hands now. You better make sure she gets home safe.”

“Don’t worry, Miranda,” he smiled.

“Goodbye, Miranda, Sienna said.

As Sienna turned to leave, Cedric extended his hand toward her She understood what he meant. Josiah was watching.

Sienna hesitated for just a fraction of a second before accepting his hand and smiling gently. “Let’s go.”

“Okay.” They walked out hand in hand.

Behind them, Josiah scoffed loudly, “Grandma, the people are gone. Can you let go of me now?”

Miranda paused for a moment, then released him, though she still watched him with concern. “Are you alright?”

out. “What could be wrong with me?”

his

the sarcasm in his voice.

his forehead. “I know you’re upset, Josiah. You’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Sienna

gave a low, cold

suddenly serious. “Listen to me. Just forget it.

Miranda was helping them. Josiah held his frustration in, answering casually, “I never said I was going to do anything to them. You’re the

didn’t

a low chuckle. “What’s the alternative? Do you think I’m the kind of guy who

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the way Cedric does. Honestly, I think it’s more about you not liking the

“Is that what you think, Grandma? You’re saying I’m

said, nodding seriously, “I think that’s exactly it low else can you explain it? All

off guard, unable

different. He really likes

a touch of wistfulness. “I just hope those two work things out. If they end up together, it’ll be

least I won’t feel like I raised her for nothing.

under the shower, warm water pouring down, hitting his back, covered

his mind. You don’t really like Sienna. Your can’t stand seeing someone who used

it’s true. That’s

downstairs, not expecting to see Sienna

I need to talk to you about something.” “What’s up?” Josiah sat down casually on the couch, grabbed an orange from the fruit plate, and began peeling it slowly. “It’s like this,” Miranda began. “Pick

lifting his head to look at Sienna. She came all the way here this early just for

met his gaze and nodded. Speaking slowly, she said, “I promised Miranda. Now that I’m not on

in agreement. “It needs to be done quickly. Otherwise, if the Brawne family finds out you haven’t

up and ruin Sienna’s chances, I won’t

flipped

on, “The

frowned, feeling irritated, and said absentmindedly, “How about first thing Monday

morning?” Miranda seemed concerned. “Won’t that interfere

Josiah shook his head. “I’ll be a little late, but it won’t cause

and patted

be truly relieved until I have the papers in hand. Only then will it