Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance
Chapter 45

Chapter 45 

“ What’s this ?” The soft , slimy feeling on his foot sent shivers up Josiah’s spine . 

He took out his phone for light and realized he had stepped on some sticky food .

It seemed like some kind of soup . 

Josiah moved his foot away in disgust , stomping it hard twice , and walked off with a scowl . 

Behind him .

Sienna suddenly flung open the door .

She just realized that her pumpkin soup might have been thrown out earlier . 

Using her phone’s flashlight , she finally found it in the corner .

Unfortunately , it had been smashed , with the soup spilled everywhere . 

Sienna sighed regretfully .

“I can’t have it now. 

Turning around , she picked up a broom and dustpan .

Since it was her item and she had made the mess , it was only right for her to clean it up , 

This little mishap with the pumpkin soup didn’t bother Sienna much . 

Early the next morning , following the address sent by Derek , Sienna arrived on time at the location , along with several other dance stand – ins 

To her surprise , Charles was there too , along with the choreographer . 

Charles said , “ I’ll keep it simple .

I’ve already told the choreographer my expectations for the dance .

I want everyone to practice the movements they’ve designed thoroughly , making sure everything flows perfectly during filming .

No stops allowed .” 

Charles was famous for his one – take shots , holding even dance stand – ins to the standards of actors . 

“ Understood .

” Sienna quietly motivated herself . 

But she wasn’t afraid .

A dancer just needed to dance well .

That was their Job . 

All morning , the stand – in dancers practiced tirelessly with the choreographer , sweating profusely .

There was no doubt that Charles’s standards were very high . 

And that was just one segment .

Apparently , it was for the opening part 

It wasn’t until a little after 2 p.m.

that the choreographer clapped her hands , letting them go .

“ Keep practicing at home .

You all know Mr.

Carter’s standards , ” she reminded them . 

‘ Got it 

“ Okay ” 

Sienna packed her things and rubbed her stomach , feeling a bit hungry .

They provided packed lunches earlier , but she danced it all off by now . 

She wondered if she should grab a burger or go home to cook some pasta .

Cooking meant going back , and she couldn’t wait that long 

Sienna stopped by a nearby burger joint , bought a burger , and started eating while walking . 

“ Sienna Suddenly , someone called her name . 

Sienna paused , looked up , and saw a middle – aged man standing just a few steps ahead 

The middle – aged man stared at her , not daring to even blink , as if she’d disappear if he did , 

“ Sienna ” He took a few steps closer , his face lighting up with joy , 

“It’

s really you .

You’ve grown up so much .

I can hardly recognize you …” He stopped speaking suddenly . 

Sienna gave a slight smirk with a hint of sarcasm .

“ Excuse me , could you move aside , please ? ” 

The middle – aged man was taken aback .

“ Sienna , don’t you recognize me ? ” 

“ Oh ! ” Sienna raised an eyebrow .

“ Should we know each other ? ” 

For a moment , he couldn’t tell if she genuinely didn’t recognize him or was just annoyed . 

He 

uld only point to himself and explain , “ It’s been a long time suce we last met .

The last time I saw you was five years ago .

You’ve changed a 

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lot , but I haven’t .

You should remember … 

“ Thave no idea what you’re talking about .

” Sienna was impatient with his rambling .

“I don’t know you .

Please step aside and stop blocking the way .

” 

With that , she tried to walk past him . 

“ Sienna .

” Suddenly , the middle aged man reached out and grabbed her arm .

“ Wait … ” 

He didn’t expect this would set her off 

Like a frightened little animal , Sienna stared at him with wide eyes , panicking and trying hard to break free .

“ Let go .

Let go now 

“ What’s wrong ? ” The middle – aged man was confused , wondering , Why is she resisting me so much ? 

ach it is as if 1 am going to hurt her ! 

The middle – aged man tried to explain , “ Sienna , I won’t hurt you Tam … ” 

“ No , no .

Let go .

Let go .

Sienna shook her head , the fear in her eyes increasing , but her strength was no match for the man’s . 

The more she struggled , the tighter he held .

“ Sienna , what’s wrong ? Are you feeling unwell ? ” 

“ Let her go .

Someone stepped in before Sienna could start to sweat and things got any worse . 

It was Josiah .

The afternoon sun was blazing , highlighting his handsome and deep – set features , making Sienna feel a bit dazed . 

He grabbed the middle – aged man’s wrist .

The cuff of his nice shirt was showing from under his jacket , with a really fancy silver cufflink .

Even when he was being rough , he still looked classy . 

“ Josiah … ” Sienna murmured , surprised that it was really him . 

I’m here ” She spoke softly , but Josiah heard her .

Her quiet tone carried a hint of dependence on him . 

A strange softness touched his heart , as if something inside had suddenly melted . 

Josiah glanced over at the middle – aged man .

Didn’t you hear me say let go ? ” 

“ You … ” The middle – aged man got a good look at him and let go , startled .

“ Mr.

Flynn ? ” 

Josiah let out a snort and shook off the man’s hand .

“ You know who I am , yet you dare to touch Mrs.

Flynn ? Get lost .

” 

He ignored the man and rushed to Sienna’s side .

She looked terrified , her face completely pale , and even her lips had no color at all . 

Josiah frowned .

“ Sienna ? ” He thought , Is she really “ unwell ? 

It wasn’t the first time this had happened .

When she was touched by me or other men , she’d react like this .

But as far as I remember , she never used to have this problem . 

Back when we first got married , we had sex , though it wasn’t all that harmonious … But she used to be really clingy with me .

How can things be like 

Seeing that she couldn’t even stand properly , Josiah wanted to help her , but just as he raised his hand , Sienna took a step back . 

Josiah paused , his frown deepening .

“ I won’t touch you just tell me .

Are you okay ? Can you still walk ? ” 

“ Yeah ” Sienna nodded weakly , her voice barely a whisper .

“ I’m okay .

Thanks ” 

Her politeness didn’t sit well with Josiah She never used to be like this around him before … Back then , she didn’t know the meaning of holding back when it came to him . 

Josiah pointed to the side of the road .

“ My car’s parked over there .

Where do you need to go ? I’ll take you ” 

“ No.

” Sienna shook her head . 

“ Don’t refuse ,” Josial firmly interrupted because he knew what she was going to say .

“ I promised Grandma I’d look after you , and I’m going to keep 

promise .

In your condition , how could I leave you ? ” 

Sienna stared at him in a daze .

‘ Can’t I There were times w when I was in even worse condition and he didn’t care at all ‘ 

“ Okay ” Sienna was too tired to argue and just nodded .

“ Thank you , 

then . 

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Josiah’s expression softened slightly .

“ Let’s go .

” 

“ Alright .

” They walked side by side , keeping an arm’s length distance between them . 

Not far away , the middle – aged man watched them quietly , his brow furrowed .

He had left earlier but hadn’t gone far . 

Watching Josiah and Sienna’s figures disappear into the distance , he was puzzled .

He knew they were once married but also knew they didn’t get along .

Four years ago , Josiah had sent Sienna abroad . 

He thought .

‘ So.

Sienna has already come back .

Are they still together now ? ”