Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

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

it slow,”

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

his finger at the corner of Sienna’s mouth and gently wiped away the water. “Be careful.

warmth of his touch made Sienna freeze for a moment. ‘Is this a little too intimate?‘ she

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withdrew, his hand.

gesture was

things were getting lively. Someone was calling for her.

Sienna waved her

here, and the audience waiting

I’m on my way.”

be busy tonight.

to be expected

replied, always thoughtful of

going now,”

few steps before turning back to wave

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

Josiah shot him a look,

pretend I

hands in surrender, trying to change the topic, Josiah suddenly spoke, his voice clenched with

if I just take her from him?” Josiah

been smoldering in his chest all night, growing more restless, and the words spilled out before he

at Cedric and Yosef,

couldn’t help but look

teeth. “No,

to

placed a hand over his heart. “Which part’s real and which part’s

I know?” Josiah smirked, his lips curling with a hint

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

“You can’t force something that isn’t meant to be. Let it go, man.

”

and turned, ready to

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you

to find a place to smoke,” said

needed to be soothed, or he wasn’t sure what

E

performance was a huge success. Success didn’t happen overnight, but

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