Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 152

Sienna went back to her room, which was on a different floor, two levels down from Cedric’s.

The elevator doors slid open as Sienna’s phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number from her hometown.

She hesitated for a moment, then answered. “Hello?

“Sienna,” the voice said, ringing a bell but Sienna couldn’t quite put her finger on it. “It’s Xenia”

Sienna’s heart skipped a beat at the name. She knew it couldn’t be good–Cedric had just shown up and now his mom was calling

“Mrs. Brawne.” Sienna said, her voice catching. “What’s the matter?”

“Got to talk in person. Can’t do it over the phone” Xenia answered.

A chill hit Sienna. “Mrs. Brawne, where are you at?”

Xenia said straight out. “Meet me at the café. I’ll be there.

She knew this day would come. She knew this day would come. Deciding they had to face it she

by the window with sunglasses on, sipping coffee. She quickly walked

glanced up, sized Sienna up for a second, then ditched the sunglasses and pointed to

Sienna said, pulling

a drink?” Xenia

good.” Sienna said, shaking

We’re just here to chat, not duke it out Let me order

snagged the waiter’s attention. “Hey, can I get a hot out late over here?”

up,

Mrs.

last get–together was a bit rocky, I was way too short–tempered and a real jerk, probably gave you a scare.

okay” Sienna waved her hand dismissively. “What you said

up. “So, if you agree with me, that means you

waiter showed up then, placing a coffee cup in front of Sienna. “Here’s your out late,”

uid, holding the cup but