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 there. Then she

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

lounging by the window with sunglasses

a second, then ditched the sunglasses and pointed to the chair opposite

said, pulling

drink?” Xenia asked, all

I’m good.” Sienna

little grin. “Don’t be so stiff. We’re just here

Xenia snagged the waiter’s attention. “Hey,

up, the

it. Mrs.

still smiling but sounding a bit sheepish. “Our last get–together was a bit rocky, I was way too short–tempered and a real jerk, probably gave you a scare. Hoping you can let bygones be

Sienna waved her hand dismissively. “What you said was

if you agree with me, that means you and Cedric are done

in front of

the cup