Chapter 108
Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance
Chapter 108 628 Although Josiah wore a smile on his face, Miranda knew exactly what was going on. She could tell right away that he wasnât happy.
This smile was hiding something sharp, Josiah Miranda lowered her voice, giving him a slow shake of the head, signaling him not to do anything rash.
âIs she really this nervous? he wondered. Josiah forced a smile, fastrated. âDoes Grandma think I am going to do something?â
The atmosphere became tense. Sienna and Cedric exchanged a ook before both stood up.
âMiranda,â Cedric said with a smile, âThank you for your hospitality tonight, but itâs getting late. Sienna and I will head out now and let you rest.
âYouâre leaving?â Miranda quickly turned, forcing a smile as she still stood in front of Josiah âYeah.â Sienna nodded in agreement. âMiranda, Iâll come see you again soon.â
Miranda didnât insist on keeping them this time. She nodded and said, âAlright, Cedric, Siennaâs in your hands now. You better make sure she gets home safe.â
âDonât worry, Miranda,â he smiled.
âGoodbye, Miranda, Sienna said.
As Sienna turned to leave, Cedric extended his hand toward her She understood what he meant. Josiah was watching.
Sienna hesitated for just a fraction of a second before accepting his hand and smiling gently. âLetâs go.â
âOkay.â They walked out hand in hand.
Behind them, Josiah scoffed loudly, âGrandma, the people are gone. Can you let go of me now?â
Miranda paused for a moment, then released him, though she still watched him with concern. âAre you alright?â
out. âWhat could be wrong with me?â
Josiah shook his arm out.
âOh really?â Miranda thought, hearing the sarcasm in his voice. You...â
She sighed in exasperation and poked his forehead. âI know youâre upset, Josiah. Youâve been spending a lot of time thinking about Sienna lately.â
Josiah gave a low, cold laugh.
Josiah,â Miranda said, her tone suddenly serious. âListen to me. Just forget it. Sienna really doesnât like you anymore. She and Cedric are doing just fine.â
Even Miranda was helping them. Josiah held his frustration in, answering casually, âI never said I was going to do anything to them. Youâre the one acting like youâre worried about me.â
âReally?â Miranda didnât believe him âReally.â Josiah let out a low chuckle. âWhatâs the alternative? Do you think Iâm the kind of guy who would give up myself for a woman? Besides, Sienna hasnât reached the point where Iâm the one she needs 14 Chapter 108-
That actually made some sense. Miranda nodded. âTrue, you donât really like her the way Cedric does. Honestly, I think itâs more about you not liking the idea of someone who used to like you suddenly liking someone else.â, Josiah stiffened. âIs that what you think, Grandma? Youâre saying Iâm like this because of that?â
âYeah, Miranda said, nodding seriously, âI think thatâs exactly it low else can you explain it? All those years, and you never thought twice about her.â
Josiah paused, caught off guard, unable to respond.
âIâll pass in time. Cedricâs different. He really likes Sienna,â said Miranda.
Miranda went on, her voice filled with a touch of wistfulness. âI just hope those two work things out. If they end up together, itâll be worth it.
âAt least I wonât feel like I raised her for nothing. Itâll give me some peace with her grandmother?
That night, Josiah stood under the shower, warm water pouring down, hitting his back, covered in scars.
With his eyes closed, the words Miranda had said echoed in his mind. You donât really like Sienna. Your canât stand seeing someone who used to like you suddenly fall for someone else. Why didnât you care about her all these years?â
Is that really the case? Is it? Yeah, itâs true. Thatâs it. No doubt about it,â he wondered.
The next day, a weekend. Josiah came downstairs, not expecting to see Sienna there, talking with Miranda.
Up already?â Miranda waved at him when she saw him. âYouâre just in time. I need to talk to you about something.â âWhatâs up?â Josiah sat down casually on the couch, grabbed an orange from the fruit plate, and began peeling it slowly. âItâs like this,â Miranda began. âPick a time, and go with Sienna to the courthouse.â
Josiah froze for a moment, lifting his head to look at Sienna. She came all the way here this early just for this?
Sienna met his gaze and nodded. Speaking slowly, she said, âI promised Miranda. Now that Iâm not on my own anymore, and I want to be with Cedric, I need to take care of this.â
âYeah. Miranda nodded in agreement. âIt needs to be done quickly. Otherwise, if the Brawne family finds out you havenât gotten the papers yet, itâll cause trouble.â
She shot a look at Josiah. âYou need to set a time for this. If you mess it up and ruin Siennaâs chances, I wonât forgive you.â Sheâd initially wanted to leave a way out for Sienna, but that wasnât needed anymore.
âGot it.â Josiah flipped through his phone.
Miranda kept on, âThe sooner, the better.â
Josiah frowned, feeling irritated, and said absentmindedly, âHow about first thing Monday morning?â
âMonday morning?â Miranda seemed concerned. âWonât that interfere with work?â
âItâs fine.â Josiah shook his head. âIâll be a little late, but it wonât cause any big problems.â
Alright then.â Miranda made up her mind and patted Siennaâs hand. âItâs settled. Are you relieved now?â
âOkay, thank you, Miranda Sienna smiled and nodded, but inside she thought, âI wonât be truly relieved until I have the papers in hand. Only then will it be over.
2045 Mon, Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance ï¤Chapter 107 Chapter 108 âMirandaâ Now that her goal was accomplished, Sienna stood up have to leave now. Iâm meeting Cedric âOh Mirandaâs face lit up with a teasing grin. âWell, I wonât keep you then. Go on, and donât keep Cedric waiting âYes, Miranda Sienna smiled, and Miranda reluctantly walked her to the door.
Josiah didnât move. He finished peeling the orange and popped piece into his mouth. As he chewed, his face scrunched up in disgust.
âUgh. What kind of orange is this? Itâs so sourâ he said.
Monday morning, Cedric, having taken the day off at Siennaâs request, drove to 12th Avenue to pick her up for their trip to the courthouse.
He did it for two reasons. First, the memory of that walk back from Bacchus Bridge still haunted her, and she feared something might go wrong again.
Second, she was worried Josiah might change his mind at the last minute, and with Cedric there, he wouldnât dare.
The car stopped in front of the courthouse. Cedric leaned over and unbuckled Siennaâs seatbelt. He spoke softly. âDo you want me to come in with you?
âNot for nowâ Sienna shook her head.
âAlrightâ Cedric didnât push it but gently reminded her. âIf you need anything, just call me. Iâll be here waiting for youâ
âOkay, thanks Sienna took a deep breath, opened the car door, and got out.
At the same time, Josiah stepped out of his Bentley, elegant as ever.
It was just like four years ago when they were both heading in the same direction. Back then, it was to start a life together. Now, it was to go their separate ways.
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