Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 196 Back at the Sunshine Neighborhood , Joyce was already asleep .

However , Tara was still awake , sitting on the couch , folding clothes from the dryer .

Seeing Sienna , she whispered .

Youre back ! Joyce is asleep .

Once Im done here .

Ill stay with her Thank you , Tara Youve worked hard This wasnt just politeness , it was heartfelt Joyce was not an ordinary child , extra care was needed at night .

Even though Tara was paid , without being kind hearted , it wouldnt be possible for her to be so attentive .

Youre too kind .

Tara waved her hand with a smile .

I have a daughter too .

Honestly , its tough for you .

Being single moms themselves , Tara understood Sienna very well .

Its late .

You should wash up and get some rest Okay Sienna got up and walked towards the bathroom Tara , Ill take care of Joyce tonight .

You can rest .

Oh , thats great Tara nodded with a smile .

Thats very nice of you Half an hour later , Sienna went into Joyces room .

Joyce was sprawled out on the bed like a tiny frog , her head tilted to one side , with her chubby mouth slightly open .

huppily snoring .

Jover .

Sienna chuckled sofily and gently touched her daughters forehead .

Joyce was quite warm , even under a thin blanket in a heated room , with a slight layer of sweat .

Sienna laid down on the small bed next to Joyce but couldnt fall asleep yet .

It was undeniable that ever since they returned to Jetacrity , their lives had been getting better .

And now , she was pregnant again .

Joyce Sienna reached out and gently pinched Joyces chubby little fist .

Joyce is the bravest and strongest baby in the world .

Just wait a little longer .

Joyce can go to school and make friends like the other kids Closing her eyes , Sienna felt a slight dampness .

The next morning , an enticing aroma walted from the kitchen .

Sienna came out of the room holding Joyce , put Joyce on the couch , and gave her a bottle .

Be a good girl , Joyce , and have some water first Having water first thing in the morning was a habit she had encouraged in Joyce .

Okay Joyce obediently hugged the bottle , her big eyes moving around like grapes .

Mommy , it smells so good ! Joyce , you have a good sense of smell .

Sienna tapped Joyces cute lule nose .

Cheesy sweet potatoes are baking in the oven .

Do you want Wow ! Joyce nodded quickly .

I love them ! I want some ! Did you make them , Mommy ? Yes , I did , Sienna replied .

some ? Wow Joyces eyes shone with excitement .

Mommy is so busy but still makes sweet potatoes for me .

Thank you , Mommy ! Joyce snuggled into Siennas arms and kissed her on the check .

Thanks , Mommy Youre welcome , Sienna said , but she felt a bit bitter inside .

She had been so busy with work recently that she hadnt spent much time with Joyce But that was about to change .

She wouldnt need to deal with irrelevant people anymore .

Torlay was Siennas day off .

So she could spend time with Joyce .

Joyce , lets go get something tasty to eat ! Sienna picked up Joyce and walked towards the dining room .

Tara had already taken the sweet potatoes out and placed them on the table .

In the baking dish , the golden sweet potatoes and cheese were perfectly mixed .

Sienna lud even drizzled a layer of chocolate on top before baking- which turned into caramel it looked lovely .

on Go ahead and eat it .

Sienna cut a piece and placed it on Joyces special plate , handing her the small spoon .

Thanks , Mominy , Joyce held the spoon properly and scooped up a bite .

But she didnt eat it immediately .

Instead , she blew on it , saying , Hot Yes .

Sienna nodded with a smile .

Hot Great job , Joyce .

You knew to blow on it by yourself without me reminding you Uh huh Joyce nodded her little head , happily eating the cheesy sweet potatoes .

Yummy , Mommys cooking is so delicious ! Eat slowly , okay ? Sienna stood up .

I will make some milk for you .

1/2 Chapter 196 After making the milk and handing the bottle to Joyce , her phone rang .

It was Josiah , Sienna immediately frowned and thought , Why is he calling ? Is there something I havent explained clearly ! Sienna hung up , not answering .

But right after , a message popped up : [ Im downstairs .

Are you coming down , or should come up ? Sienna tensed up in shock and quickly rushed to the window .

She peeked through the curtain and saw Josiahs flashy Bentley parked there .

impossible to miss .

Not knowing if Josiah was looking up at Sienna , her phone buzzed again .

This time , it was another call .

Having no other option .

Sienna answered it .

At the downstairs , Josiah was sitting in his car , looking up at the window .

You share the place with someone and have a child .

Its not convenient for me to come .

In case Im in a hurry , I dont care about anything .

Do you agree ? Josiah paused , and his tone became more intense .

Sienna , are you e coming down ? Sienna thought , With what he said , what choice did I have ? She bit back her breath and said , You , just wait Okay , Ill wait , Josiah replied Five minutes later , Sienna went downstairs .

Sienna As she stepped out from the doorway , Josiah got out of his car , walked around to the passenger side , and said , Get in Sienna reluctantly frowned , but it wasnt safe here .

Sienna thought , What if Tara came down with Joyce ? Despite her reluctance , she had no choice but to get in the car with him .

As the car left the residence , Sienna looked at Josiah and said , What do you want to do ? Go ahead and say it .

Josiah held the steering wheel , a slight smile on his lips .

Im taking you somewhere .

Youre off today , arent you ? Sienna didnt quite understand his meaning .

What do you mean ? Where are you taking me ? What does my break have to do with you ? Have you forgotten we already broke up ? Just last night Josiah didnt respond , acting as if he hadnt heard her .

Sienna was getting anxious .

Where exactly are you taking me ? She didnt want to go on a date with him again .

Whats the hurry ? Josiah gave her a glance and said calmly .

Youll know when we get there .

This road Sienna vaguely remembered was the way to Westway Road .

That road was mostly high end boutiques .

Sienna thought , Why is he taking me there ? When they arrived at Westway Road , the car stopped .

Josiah led Sienna into FOUR hours , a place she was familiar with .

The Flynn familys clothes were handled by this shop .

As soon as they reached the entrance , the store manager came out with the staff to greet them .

Mr.

Flynn , youve arrived .

The manager smiled at Sienna , Hello , Ms.

Shaw , Sienna raised an eyebrow and thought , They recognized me too ? The manager said , Please , both of you , come in .

Hmm Josiah nodded slightly and led Sienna into the si shop .

The store manager knew Sienna was the main focus today .

Mr.

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