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.

daughter was so considerate. While Sienna was concerned

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

I just sent the details to your phone. Get ready and dress up

it, thanks, Mr.

at a villa in Flower Bay, owned by the main investor of the web series directed by Mr. Carter. The event

formal interview; Charles just wanted Sienna

was simply herself. She needed to showcase that to the

*****

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

open easily. Reyna stepped inside to see

pulled out a chair and sat down. She was here to persuade

family wasn't struggling financially, but the money was all in their mother and Conner's hands. Reyna had been wanting a car for

bit bored waiting, Reyna started to

She picked up a bag from the table, instantly recognizing the

up. She opened it to find

me a car!" The sound of water stopped in

Conner came

over,

from her hands, and Stuffed it

told you to just barge into my room and mess with my stuff? I'm your brother. Show some respect. You

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

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

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

protested, sticking her neck out defiantly. She pointed at the bag, puzzled. "If it's

let her know. No

foot in

spun around

to complain to Tania. When Tania found

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

his lips sealed. "That's none of your

girlfriend?" Tania's curiosity was

cars.

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