Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 142

Brenda walked into the restaurant, arm in arm with a wealthy woman, both laughing and charting. They headed straight for a private dining room.

Sienna didn’t want to make a scene, so she quickly drank the orange juice despite her confusion. “Happy now?” she asked.

“Absolutely.” Nina said with a smirk. “You’re really big–hearted.” She turned away, a sly smile on her face.

girl

When Brenda glanced over, everything seemed fine. The woman with her was Queenie. Thomas’s mom. Queenie pointed at Sienna. “Is that the g

Mr. Flynn mentioned?”

“Yep Brenda nodded with a smile. “She’s got real talent. She’s going to be a big star in the Lightning Dance troupe.”

“Really?” Queenie looked relieved. That’s great. Let’s eat. Em starving”

“Let’s go, Brenda agreed

Rosie was jolted awake by some weird noises. She broke into a cold sweat, her heart pounding.

In the dead of night, Rost

She flipped on the light and saw Sienna curled up on the bed next to her, clutching her blanket. It was Sienna making those strange sounds

“Sienna.” Rosie said, leaping out of bed and rushing over. “What’s going on? Are you feeling sick?”

Sienna was drenched in sweat, her face scrunched up as she clutched her stomach. Suddenly, she shot up and dashed to the bathroom. She’d been in and out of the bathroom all night before Rosie woke up, and now she was left with painful stomach cramps.

“Sienna. I’m coming in Rosie called, pushing open the bathroom door. She handed Sienna a towel to wipe her face. “Is it a stomachache?” “Yeah” Sienna nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. She looked embarrassed. Im fine. Just leave me be

“Why be embarrassed?” Rosie asked. “You’re not feeling well. It’s not like you did this on purpose. How are you really feeling? Tell me

Sienna hesitated, wanting to downplay it, but she finally admitted, “Not good, my stomach’s cramping really badly”

frowned and quickly got up. Tll check with the hotel.

said,

get sick sometimes, Rosie

have some over–the–counter medicine here. We’ll send

“Great, thanks” Rosie replied.

waited right outside. In a few minutes, a hotel staff member

theirs opened, and Brenda stepped out.

“Sienna ate something that didn’t agree with her. She’s been to the bathroom a bunch and now has really

said, stepping closer. “Let

“Sure” Rosie

and weak. She gently touched Sienna’s forehead. “Take your medicine and get some rest. If you’re still not feeling better, let Rosie know, and she’ll tell

Scott, Sienna

mention it,

and get some sleep. I won’t

headed back to the room she was sharing with Queenie. Queenie had come to see Brenda’s performance but got caught

Brenda’s worried look, Queenie asked, “What’s wrong! Did

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“Sienna’s got a really bad stomachache. It’s pretty serious, and I’m not sure

medicine doesn’t work, getting her to a hospital in

“Don’t worry

at it, amused and exasperated, and answered, “Sweetheart, do you

other end. He was abroad

for ne

I’m not at home: I’m in Harbwood with

replied. “Oh, I see. I’ll call

him before he hung up. “By the way, Sienna’s not feeling great. She’s got some

thought, I don’t think he probably has the right

nosy; is there any way to be sure? Do you think someone can just fly into Harbwood now? The roads are all blocked.

phone in hand, deep in thought. After a