Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 390

She never expected him to say that. In that moment, it felt like a long needle had pierced her heart, leaving her feeling both sour and pained, a sensation that quickly spread throughout her body.

Standing in the light, Sienna pressed her lips together and forced a smile at him.

"I don't like you. You won't be able to wait for me, so don't."

With that, she suddenly turned around, and the smile vanished from her face. Josiah stood there, stunned, his heart twisted in mockery. He thought, 'Does she really refuse to give me even a fleeting thought?'

His phone buzzed. It was a message from Zach, containing information about Conner.

The details revealed his family background: his father was a university professor, and his mother ran a chain of supermarkets. Conner had just returned from studying abroad, preparing to take over his mother's business.

Josiah's brows furrowed when he saw that Conner was actually two years younger than Sienna. He couldn't believe he lost to a kid running a supermarket. Was he really that inadequate in Sienna's eyes?

*****

Back at the apartment, the moment the door opened, Joyce rushed in, throwing herself into Sienna's arms.

"Mommy, you're back! I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too, Joyce."

The little girl's chubby hands pressed against Sienna's face, her big eyes blinking inquisitively. "Mommy, are you not feeling well?"

"Huh?" Sienna paused, shaking her head. "No, why do you ask, sweetheart?" "Because you look kind of sad," Joyce tilted her head and said innocently. Sienna's heart skipped a beat. Was she really that obvious?

"Mommy." The little one suddenly leaned against Sienna's shoulder and whispered, "Is it because the uncle won't come to our house anymore?"

Sienna was surprised, her mouth opening slightly in shock.

Joyce asked again, "Is that why you're sad, Mommy?"

Kids aren't stupid. Josiah hadn't visited in days, and even though Sienna told Joyce he was busy, the little girl sensed something was up.

"Mommy's not sad at all," Joyce chimed in, gently patting Sienna's shoulder. "Josiah isn't good! Just ignore him! Mommy has me!"

In that instant, Sienna's heart ached, her eyes welling with tears. She had been worried about what to say if Joyce kept bringing up Josiah.

considerate. While Sienna was concerned for her

sniffled, nodding while holding back her tears. "Mommy has you,

that night, Sienna received a call from Derek. "Hey, Sienna, we're having a gathering this weekend. I just sent the details to your phone. Get ready and dress up a bit. Make sure to be on time. When

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was simply herself.

*****

"Conner." Reyna knocked on Conner's door but got

Reyna stepped inside to see that the sound of running water was coming from

you." Reyna pulled out a chair and

the money was all in their mother and Conner's hands. Reyna had been wanting a car for a while, but her mom wouldn't buy her one, so she had to

Reyna

She picked up a bag from the table, instantly

opened it to find a car purchase

you bought me a car!" The sound of

and Conner came out.

strode over, snatched

Stuffed it

he frowned. "Who told you to just barge into my room and mess with my stuff?

are you being so harsh?" Reyna was taken aback, pointing at the bag. "The car is for me, right? Are you

smile. "I'm really happy! Thank you,

for you!" Conner cut her off, still frowning.

neck out defiantly.

of your concern," Conner said, not about to let her know. No way was he going

foot in

that, she spun around

to complain to Tania. When Tania

car, but it wasn't for his sister, she couldn't

kept his lips sealed. "That's none of your

was piqued. Usually, girls drove this

cars.

stop asking," Conner replied, showing signs of impatience. "Can't I have