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.

was so considerate. While Sienna was concerned for her little one, Joyce was

her tears. "Mommy has you, so Mommy's not

to your phone. Get ready and dress up

thanks,

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

just wanted Sienna to

any background or team, her most valuable asset was simply herself. She needed to showcase that

*****

"Conner." Reyna knocked on Conner's door but got no response. "Conner, I'm coming

wasn't locked and swung open easily. Reyna stepped inside to see that the sound of running water was coming from the

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

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 go

bored waiting, Reyna started to wander around

up a bag from the table, instantly

up. She opened it to find

car!" The sound of water

and Conner came out.

strode over, snatched

and Stuffed

serious face, he frowned. "Who told you to just barge into my room and mess with my stuff? I'm your brother. Show some respect. You have no

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

into a smile. "I'm really happy! Thank

cut her off, still frowning. "When you've learned some manners,

saying I am ill-mannered?" Reyna protested, sticking her neck out defiantly. She pointed at the bag, puzzled. "If it's not for me, then who's

Conner said, not about to let her know. No way was

her foot in anger. "Conner,

that, she spun

to complain to Tania. When Tania found

wasn't for his sister, she couldn't help

lips sealed. "That's

a girlfriend?" Tania's curiosity was piqued.

cars.

of impatience. "Can't I have a bit