Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

The spotlight on stage focused on Sienna. She wore a custom–made performance outfit, her legs long and straight, her waist

slim it seemed like it could be held in one hand.

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As the music ebbed and flowed, her steps matched the beat perfectly. Each movement seemed to vibrate through the air. sending a shiver down Josiah’s spine, as though every step was hitting his chest directly.

Finally, she came to a stop and, with a brilliant smile, turned to the audience. Instantly, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause.

“Great,” someone called.

Cedric couldn’t contain his excitement. He stood and clapped vigorously. Then, as if sensing his presence, Sienna, though far away on stage, smiled and waved enthusiastically in his direction.

As if afraid he might not see her, she even jumped up, adding a little bounce to her gesture.

“Sienna…” he called out.

In an instant, Cedric froze, his body stiffened. His heart raced wildly, beating so fast it felt as if it might stop at any moment.

every beat. His chest seemed to ache with

A grin spread across Cedric’s face, stretching all the way to his ears. It was the first time he felt this kind of emotion, a fluttering, overwhelming heat that made him feel like he was standing in the middle of a fire.

The performance ended without a hitch. Cedric and the others, acting as her supporting team, rushed backstage to cheer

her on.

“Sienna,” Cedric said, offering her a bouquet of roses. “Congratulations. The show was amazing.”

“Thank you.” Sienna smiled as she took the flowers, her eyes misting with emotion from the excitement.

Cedric noticed that her lips looked a bit dry, and her lipstick was slightly smudged. “Sienna, are you thirsty?”

Sienna was surprised. “How did you know?”

She was indeed thirsty. Nervous and worried about messing up on stage, she hadn’t dared to drink any water beforehand.

‘Was it really that obvious?‘ Cedric thought nothing of it, relieved that he had brought water with him.

He twisted open the bottle of mineral water he had and brought it to her lips. “Here, have a.drink.”

“Okay,” she nodded.

Sienna took the bottle and tilted it back, drinking quickly. She drank so fast that some water spilled over

slow,” he

though to wipe her mouth, but paused. He wasn’t her boyfriend yet,

at the corner of Sienna’s mouth and gently

his touch made Sienna freeze for a moment. ‘Is this a little

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Cedric quickly withdrew,

gesture was open

for her. “Where are you? Ms. Scott’s

right here.” Sienna waved her

and the media are here, and the audience

my way.”

I’ll be busy tonight. I still have to join everyone for dinner

to be expected on

thoughtful of

going now,” Sienna

as she turned to leave, taking a few steps before turning back to wave the flowers and water in her hands. “Cedric,

retreating figure, a smile still lingering on his face. “Ah, love is in the air.” Thomas,

Josiah shot him a look, rolling his

I didn’t

to change the topic, Josiah suddenly spoke, his voice

think… what if I just take her

all night, growing more

Cedric and Yosef, a

couldn’t help

his teeth. “No,

it really necessary to act so

Thomas mockingly placed a hand over his heart. “Which

know?” Josiah smirked, his lips curling

said it yourself. They’re both into each other, so what’s the point of taking her? What do I gain

that isn’t meant to be. Let it

”

nodded and turned,

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Where are you going?

I need to find a place to smoke,”

chest needed to be soothed, or he

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Success didn’t happen overnight,

night’s performance, Sienna’s first step was a

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