Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 7 Got it .

Sienna nodded .

Noticing Josiahs disdainful expression , he added , Ill open the windows to air it out soon , so there wont be any smell left .

Ill also clean the kitchen , You ? You cant even cook pasta properly , and you think you can clean ? Just wait .

The servant will be here tomorrow , Josiah scoffed , then turned and headed upstairs .

Finally , hes gone .

Sienna sighed in relief and sat back down .

The pasta was already clumpy , and now it looked even less appetizing .

She blinked , picked up her fork without much expression , and not long after , she finished it off She then opened the window to let in some fresh air and cleaned up the kitchen .

Once done , she lay down on the couch in the living room , planning to get by here for a couple of days .

There was no point in bothering with the guest room she didnt want to leave any lingering smells that might give Josiah a reason to complain .

Tomorrow , shed start looking for a place of her own .

The next morning , Sienna woke up early , well before Josiah came downstairs .

She needed to find a job and a new place to live quickly .

The night before , Sienna had mapped out her route .

As soon as he stepped out , she made a beeline for the bus stop and then transferred to the subway .

was modern dance , and she was there to She was on her way to Maze an entertainment hotspot in Jeiacity .

Her major was apply as a dancer .

Everyone in Jeiacrity knows that Maze was a flashy place where wealthy folks blow their cash to have a good time .

But Sienna didnt feel ashamed .

She was there to make a living and besides , she was selling her skills , not doing anything shady .

When Sienna arrived at Maze , she went find the manager daytime , Maze wasnt open yet , so she soon met Henry .

Hello , Mr.

White , Sienna greeted confidently .

named Henry White , as Hannah had told her to .

Since it was the Hi , Henry replied , a faint grin on his face .

You must be the one Ms.

Yates was talking about , right ? What was your name again ? Sienna smiled , Sienna Shaw .

Ah , thats right , Henry said , giving her a thorough look .

Knowing she came highly recommended and noticing her striking appearance , he nodded , a wider smile forming .

Sienna , youre red .

What ? Sienna felt a mix of delight and surprise .

Even with Hannahs recommendation , she didnt expect it to go this smoothly .

Thank you , Mr.

White .

Youre so polite , Henry chuckled , waving his hand.

With Ms.

Yates vouching for you , how could I say no ? Besides , Im sure youll be a hit at Maze After a pause , he continued , Alright , soon youll need to get measured for your costume .

Were getting everything ready for you .

How about Friday ? Its a busy day great for your debut performance .

Sounds great , Sienna nodded eagerly .

Then its settled .

Thank you , Mr.

White .

Chapter 7 As soon as Sienna stepped out of Maze , she dialed Hannah .

The call rang twice before it switched to voicemail .

But just moment later , her phone vibrated Hannah was returning the call .

Seriously … Sienna said with a smile .

Why do you always do thi Hannah laughed from the other end .

International calls are pricey .

You dont have much money , so Im just trying to save you some .

Isnt that nice? Yeah , Sienna replied gratefully , pressing her lips together .

I know , Hannah , thank you .

And thanks for the job too .

You made it ? Hannah paused for a moment before breaking into a joyful laugh .

I told you , youd be fine .

Dont worry , Il take care of you here .

Since international calls were expensive , they kept their conversation brief and to the point .

Before long , they wrapped up the call .

Then Sienna set out to find a place to live .

She checked out several apartments , but none of them felt right .

The ones she liked were too pricey , and the cheaper ones made her worry about safety .

Just as she was about to move on to the next place , her phone rang , and it was Miranda .

Sienna quickly swiped to answer .

Miranda ? Sienna , where are you ? Miranda asked .

Sienna glanced at the bustling crowd and traffic around her .

Just taking a walk .

Jeiacrity has changed a lot .

Yeah , Miranda chuckled .

Take your time .

Now that youre back , just explore youll get used to it in no time .

Suddenly , she shifted gears and said , Youve been away from Jetacrity for four years .

Im planning a welcome party for you ! Huh ? Sienna was taken aback , finding it a bit over the top .

No need for that , Miranda .

No need ? Miranda argued , Youre Josiahs wife .

Now that youre back , everyone should see you .

I dont want people to think Josiah is still single .

Sienna couldnt help but smirk technically , Josiah was still single .

Its really not necessary , she refused again .

Miranda shook her head and sighed .

Fiona was worried about you on her deathbed , so she made me promise to look out for you .

But I havent been checking on you enough these past years .

Are you upset with me? No , Im not , Sienna said quickly , realizing she couldnt refuse .

right , lets hit that party ? She figured making an appearance was the least she could do to repay Miranda for raising her .

Thats my girl , Miranda said , beaming .

Tll get everything all set up for you .

Thanks , Miranda , Sienna said .

After ending the call , she let out a deep sigh , her enthusiasm for apartment hunting fading .

With the day already winding down , she decided to call it quits and head back to Silver Beach .

Once she got off the bus , she grabbed a few loaves of bread at the supermarket nearby Josiah wouldnt let her use the stove .

She just felt bummed that there wasnt a market nearby to find cheaper rolls .

Back at Silver Beach , Sienna ate the bread with plain water and spored the rest in the fridge , which was enough for a few meals .

Then , she changed into her practice clothes and began dancing .

As a dancer , she knew she couldnt afford to miss a day of practice one minute on stage took years of practice off stage .

That night , Josiah didnt come home , and Sienna couldnt have been less bothered .

Truth was , even during their two months of marriage , he hadnt been home every night .

22:19 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 7 Back then , shed clung to him and asked , Where were you last night ? Josiah had only rolled his eyes , his voice edged with irritation .

Is none of your business .

Being Mrs.

Josiah doesnt give you the right to meddle in my life .

Youve got your wish marrying me , and Ill take care of everything you need .

Just stick to your own affairs , alright ? Reflecting on the past , Sienna couldnt help but acknowledge the naivety that had clouded her judgment .

A night passed without dreams , and the next day , Sienna headed out to search for a house .

She browsed through countless listings on rental websites , checking each one carefully .

After a long day of searching , she finally found one that caught her eye .

Just as she was about to call the agent , her phone rang , and it was Josiah .

Sienna kept her face neutral as she answered .

Hello ? Where are you ? Why arent you at Silver Beach ? Josiah asked , his frustration obvious .

Is he at Silver Beach now ? Sienna felt a jolt of surprise .

Instead of answering , she shot back , Whats up ? Youre seriously asking me ? Josiah replied , a hint of sarcasm in his voice .

Did you forget about the welcome party Grandma set up for you ? She mentioned it , right ? Now Sienna remembered .

Thats tonight ? Yes ! Get back here immediately ! SEND GI