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

thought, hearing the sarcasm

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

a

her tone suddenly serious. “Listen to me. Just forget it. Sienna

Josiah held his frustration in, answering casually, “I never said I

didn’t

who would give up myself for a

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Honestly, I think

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

can you explain

caught off guard, unable

Cedric’s different. He really likes

hope those two work things out. If they end up together,

won’t feel like I raised her for nothing. It’ll give me

water pouring down, hitting his back, covered

words Miranda had said echoed in his mind. You don’t really like Sienna. Your can’t stand

that really the case? Is it? Yeah, it’s true. That’s it. No doubt about it,’

Josiah came downstairs, not expecting to

him when she saw him. “You’re just in time. I need to talk to you about something.” “What’s up?” Josiah sat down casually on the couch, grabbed an orange from the fruit

head to look at Sienna. She came all the

she said, “I promised Miranda. Now that I’m not on my

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

time for this. If you mess it up and ruin Sienna’s chances, I won’t forgive you.” She’d initially wanted to leave a way out for Sienna, but that wasn’t needed

Josiah flipped through his

on, “The sooner,

and said absentmindedly, “How about first thing

Miranda seemed concerned. “Won’t that interfere with

Josiah shook his head. “I’ll be a little late,

made up her mind and patted Sienna’s hand. “It’s settled. Are

you, Miranda Sienna smiled and nodded, but inside she thought, ‘I won’t be truly relieved until I have the papers