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?”

shook his arm

Miranda thought, hearing the

and poked his forehead. “I know you’re upset, Josiah. You’ve been spending a lot

gave a low, cold

suddenly serious. “Listen to me. Just forget it. Sienna really doesn’t like you anymore. She and

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

didn’t believe

chuckle. “What’s the alternative? Do you think I’m the kind of guy who would give up myself for a woman? Besides, Sienna hasn’t reached the point where I’m the one she

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the way Cedric does. Honestly, I think it’s more about you

what you think, Grandma? You’re

it low else can you explain it? All those years,

caught off

time. Cedric’s different.

touch of wistfulness. “I just hope those two

for nothing. It’ll give me some peace with her

Josiah stood under the shower, warm water pouring down, hitting his back,

like Sienna. Your can’t stand seeing someone who used to like you suddenly fall for someone else. Why didn’t you care

the case? Is it? Yeah, it’s

Josiah came downstairs, not expecting to see Sienna

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

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 my own

the Brawne family finds out you haven’t gotten the papers yet, it’ll

you mess it up and ruin Sienna’s chances, I won’t forgive you.” She’d initially wanted to leave a way out

flipped through

on, “The sooner,

and said absentmindedly, “How about first thing

Miranda seemed concerned. “Won’t

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

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

won’t be truly relieved until I have the