Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

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“Ms. Scott Sienna stood up in a hurry. “That’s not what I meant

“Stop the whining.” Brenda raised her hand, cutting her off

She added, “I understand what you’re trying to say. But if a dancer wants to prove herself, she has to do it on stage.

“If you wait until you’ve made friends with everyone and have earned your spot to perform, then what’s the point of Mr. Flynn going through all this trouble to get you here?”

Brenda looked at Sienna with a sigh. “You’re so obedient. When fold you to slim down, you did it right away.”

With just one look. Brenda could tell the weight and measurements of any dancer in the troupe.

“If you put that same determination into your dancing, wouldnt be better? Tell me. Do you want to dance? Brenda asked.

How wonderful being trusted was. Sienna nodded firmly. “I do.”

“Then dance. Dance your way to fame,” said Brenda.

“Yes. Ms. Scott.” Sienna was overwhelmed with emotion, nodding enthusiastically.

“You…The mood softened slightly. Brenda pointed at her and sighed. “Life is all about networking. Do you really think you can make everyone like you? It’s about dancing well. That’s the bottom line. Stop overthinking everything”

“I understand, Ms. Scott. Sienna nodded.

“Good.” Brenda smiled, her tone playful. “Just make sure you dance well. My Lightning Dance brand is well–known and hard to get into. If you can’t make a name for yourself, that’s one thing, but don’t ruin my reputation.”

“Ms. Scott. Sienna was serious, her tone steady. “Don’t worry. I’ll practice hard

That evening. Cedric came to pick her up. They had been seeing each other often these days.

There was no hidden reason. According to Cedric, their little play had to continue for now. No one knew if Josiah would suddenly decide to turn his attention back to her.

Cedric didn’t pressure Sienna. He typically just dropped her off at 12th Avenue. Occasionally, they’d grab a meal at a budget- friendly restaurant and split the bill

Tonight, Cedric only drove her as far as the intersection at Lyceum Street.

the airport

it for work?” Sienna

Cedric nodded. “I need to go to Lockagie. I’ll probably be gone

travels, and make sure to adjust to the time change.

of the car.

Cedric called out to her, a look on his face that said he had something to

“What’s up? Just say it.” He had become a pretty

his head, a bit shy. “When I get back, my birthday will

Chapter 110

to invite you to my birthday

the one Miranda had thrown for her at the Flynn family’s

be? Will his family be there too? That might

his head, laughing. “It’s not like that. Mrs. Flynn probably had some ulterior motive, which

party will just be a small

sounded much better. Sienna let out a breath. She was, after all, one of his

you come?” he

you should give me the exact

Cedric grinned, his eyes practically

“I’m running out of time, I need to head to the airport. See

“See you,” she smiled.

back

off, then turned and walked down the apartment, muttering to herself. I should get a gift for

Gilbert’s efficiency was truly

was quite a sum. But, no matter how much money she

one thing, it was a habit she had developed over the years. For another, Joyce would need a lot of money

hand that fed them. Because of the alimony, her resentment toward

gift, she wondered what she should get him. Given Cedric’s

like him, the choices for a birthday gift were either extravagant

would have to

already decided on what to give him. Instead of heading straight back to her rented

addition to

weren’t many people. Sienna was lucky and quickly found what she was