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.

SO

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,” he

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

breath, Cedric boldly placed his finger at the corner of Sienna’s mouth and gently wiped away the water. “Be careful. Don’t choke,” he

made Sienna freeze for a moment. ‘Is this a little too intimate?‘ she thought. This doesn’t feel quite

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quickly withdrew, his hand.

gesture was open and

getting lively. Someone was calling for

right here.” Sienna waved her

Scott and the media are here, and the audience waiting

my way.”

slight embarrassment. “Sorry, I’ll be busy tonight. I still have to join everyone for

to be expected on her first

of her. “Go ahead, don’t

going

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

she disappeared into the crowd. Cedric watched her retreating figure, a smile still lingering on his face. “Ah, love is in the air.” Thomas, who had been sitting by the window, glanced at Josiah. “What

Josiah shot him a

I

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

just take

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

Thomas glanced over at Cedric and

couldn’t help but

gritted his teeth. “No,

really necessary to

over his heart. “Which part’s

should I know?” Josiah smirked, his lips curling with

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

Thomas agreed, clapping him on the shoulder. “You can’t force something that isn’t meant

”

nodded and turned, ready to walk

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are you

a place to

needed to be soothed, or he wasn’t

E

was a huge success. Success didn’t happen overnight, but the show itself had made a big

the media coverage following last night’s performance, Sienna’s