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?”

hotel,” Xenia said straight out. “Meet me at the café. I’ll be

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

the quiet cafe and save Xenia lounging by the window with sunglasses on, sipping coffee. She quickly walked

second, then ditched the sunglasses and pointed to the chair opposite her. “Take a seat,” she

pulling up

a drink?” Xenia

I’m good.” Sienna said,

so stiff. We’re just here to chat, not duke it out Let me order for

Sienna could get a word in, Xenia snagged the waiter’s attention. “Hey, can I get a hot out late over

right up, the

Mrs. Brawne,

was way too short–tempered and a real jerk,

Sienna waved her hand dismissively. “What you said was spot–on. I won’t dwell on

that so?” Xenia’s eyes lit up. “So, if you agree with

then, placing a coffee cup in front of

holding the