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?

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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.

While Sienna was concerned for her little

Sienna sniffled, nodding while holding back her

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 you arrive, just look for me or Mr.

thanks,

Bay, owned by the main investor of the web series directed by Mr. Carter. The event celebrated his birthday and had quite a few

just wanted Sienna to make

any background or team, her most valuable asset was

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the Fischer family. "Conner." Reyna knocked on Conner's

locked and swung open easily. Reyna stepped inside to see that the sound of running water was coming from

I'll wait for you." Reyna pulled out a chair and sat down. She was here to

the money was all in their mother and Conner's hands. Reyna had been wanting a car for a while,

bit bored waiting, Reyna started to wander around

from

it to find a car purchase invoice

bought me a car!" The

and Conner came

strode over, snatched

from her hands, and Stuffed it back into

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

car is for me, right? Are you

a smile. "I'm really

you!" Conner cut her off, still frowning. "When you've learned some manners, then we'll talk

protested, sticking her neck out defiantly. She pointed at the bag, puzzled. "If it's not for

to let her know. No way was he going to

her foot in anger. "Conner, just

that, she spun around and

Tania. When Tania found out that her son

it wasn't for his sister, she couldn't help but ask, "Conner,

lips sealed. "That's

it for a girlfriend?" Tania's curiosity was

cars.

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