Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 141

Josiah was taken aback, his face draining of color. Did she just tell him to leave? He realized she must have overheard what Yvette said to him.

carlier.

“Sienna,” Josial said, rubbing his forehead and looking at her nervously. “You’ve got it all wrong. I don’t know why Yvette would say that…”

Sienna let out a cold, soft bugh. “You don’t know! You’ve used me once already because of her. What? Feeling good about tricking me and wanting to do it again“”

“Sienna Josiah tried to explain.

“Listen up; it’s not happening” Sienna said, cuiting him off with a sneer. “It’s been four years. Do you think I’m still that easy to fool? You can’t trick me anymore.”

“Sienna, I really didn’t, Josiah explained, feeling helpless, “What can I do to make you believe me?”

“Fine. Sienna pointed at his hand on her arm. “Let go of me right now, and don’t ever come near me again. Then I’ll believe you”

Josiah was stunned and then defeated by her determined gaze. He sighed, slowly letting go, “Alright.”

Without wasting a second. Sienna turned and opened the car door.

Josiah watched her walk away, feeling a suffocating sense of despair. He suddenly realized that Sienna really didn’t like him. Did she even hate him? Without hesitation, he called out to her, “Sienna”

She stopped but didn’t turn around

“You…” Josiah’s voice wavered, his heart heavy. Tell me, do you dislike me? Hate me?”

At his words, Sienna’s back stiffened. After a moment of silence, she slowly turned to face him. She spoke, each word deliberate, “Yes, I dislike you, and I hate you

Taking a deep breath, she continued, “I wouldn’t have said this if you hadn’t asked. You’re a powerful Flynn, and with just one word, you could have sent me packing from River City, I spent four years abroad, away from everything I knew”

Seeing Josiah’s face pale, she added with a hint of mockery, “Surprised? Did you really think I’d be grateful to someone who drove me away and then ignored me for years?”

“1…” Josiah stammered, unable to meet her gaze. That’s because…”

a nonchalant smirk. “I

say it again:

to

of the money, she added, “Let’s just stay out of each other’s

she turned, got into the car, and closed the

thing, the driver

heart felt hollow, as if a plece had been ripped out. Four years ago, he could never have imagined this day. For

chuckled bitterly, “Josiah,

to this

from home and heading straight to Harbwood. Sienna was with the dance troupe, ready to perform. The Lightning Dance Troupe

hit with a surprise

turned icy cold, with temperatures dropping drastically. A typhoon rolled in, bringing fierce winds and a

The city authorities put out a warning to stay inside unless absolutely necessary. which mean the show had to

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Chapter 141

whole troupe ended up of

hotel. Honestly, even without the warning, putting on a performance in that weather would’ve

hotel they

a lovely place, but a bit out of the way. The good

evening, the dance troupe gathered at the restaurant for dinner. Rosie and Sienna sat together, having bonded

hamburger to Rosie.

“Sure, thanks,” Rosie said.

a smile. 1 need to watch my figure, so I can’t eat it. You’re

handed her some shrimp. “You should eat these instead. They’re high in protein and won’t add any

“Okay.” Sienna smiled.

know why we’re having

at her. “Who are you talking

conclusions? Rosie, you’ve been really supportive of her lately, even though she’s not a star yet. Are

a yes–person?” Rosie stood up,

a fight, pointed at Rosie. “Yes–person, yes–person, yes–person.” “You… Rosie was furious. She

going to show me what you’ve got. And that’s