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

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

gave a low,

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

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

Miranda didn’t

Josiah let out a low 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

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Miranda nodded. “True, you don’t really like her the way Cedric does. Honestly, I think it’s more about you not

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

think that’s exactly it low else can you explain

off guard,

Cedric’s different. He really likes Sienna,”

hope those

her for nothing. It’ll give me some peace

shower, warm water pouring down, hitting his back,

really like Sienna. Your can’t stand seeing someone who used to like you suddenly fall for

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

a weekend. Josiah came downstairs, not expecting to see Sienna

Josiah sat down casually on the couch, grabbed an orange from the fruit plate, and began peeling it slowly. “It’s like this,” Miranda

for a moment, lifting his head to look at Sienna. She came all the way here

on my own anymore, and I want to be with Cedric, I

to be done quickly. Otherwise, if the Brawne

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

it.” Josiah flipped

on, “The sooner, the

irritated, and said absentmindedly, “How about first thing

morning?” Miranda seemed concerned.

“I’ll be a little late,

and patted Sienna’s hand. “It’s

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