Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance
Chapter 125

Chapter 125

‘What? I couldn’t have heard that right, she wondered. Sienna stood frozen, as though someone had paralyzed her, unable to move a muscle or even form an expression.

She was so stunned, she couldn’t believe it.

“You… what did you say?” she hesitated.

“What’s wrong?” Brenda chuckled lightly. “You don’t understand me?”

Brenda shook her head. “You only get one shot at this. Or do you prefer pursuing a career in entertainment rather than coming back to dance?”

“I would prefer to,” Sienna said, her voice filled with excitement. Her face flushed red, and she stumbled over her words.

“No, no, Ms. Scott, I mean, I do want to come back to dance. I want to dance with you,” she repeated.

Her thoughts were finally starting to clear. Overcome with emotion, her eyelashes glistened with a tear or two.

“Ms. Scott, I’m sorry. I’m just so happy,” she said.

Sienna couldn’t even have imagined, in her wildest dreams, that she’d get another chance to return to the dance studio, especially with Brenda personally coming to find her.

“Thank you, Ms. Scott. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity,” she repeated.

It was clear she was genuinely overjoyed. Sienna had made mistakes, but there was no denying her talent for dancing, and her true passion for it. In today’s world, few people in the entertainment industry would willingly choose the dance studio over fame and fortune.

The glitz of the entertainment world is tempting, and not everyone can resist the allure of wealth and recognition.

Brenda nodded, satisfied. “You don’t have to thank me.”

‘If you really want to thank someone, you should thank Mr. Flynn,‘ She thought, but she kept it to herself. Josiah had asked her to stay quiet about it.

As for why Josiah wanted to help without taking credit? That wasn’t for Brenda to figure out.

“Alright, I’m off.” Brenda stood up. “We’ll finish the shoot tonight and tomorrow, you’ll report to the dance studio.”

“Yes, Ms. Scott. Safe travels,” said Sienna.

After Brenda left, Sienna’s heart was still soaring. She immediately went to find Derek.

“Derek, I’m sorry. I think I’m just not cut out for the entertainment industry. After finishing today’s shoot, I won’t be coming back,” she said.

“So, this is your final decision?” Derek was confused. ‘Why is she turning this down?” he wondered.

“Yes, sorry, Derek. I’ve thought it through, and I’m just better suited for dancing,” Sienna explained.

Sienna spoke honestly. “I’m going back to the dance studio.”

Derek realized what was happening. Surprised, but not opposed he smiled and didn’t push her further. “Alright, I get it. Just make sure to finish the scene well tonight.”

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“Don’t worry.” Sienna was deeply grateful to Derek. “Even if I’m not in this circle anymore, I’ll never forget the help you gave me.”

Derek smiled back. “Same here. I’ll always remember you as a friend. I’ll be cheering you on for your first stage performance.”

“Thank you.” Sienna shook his hand seriously. “Thank you, Derek

The night’s shoot went smoothly. After removing her makeup, Sienna received a video call request from William.

Every now and then, Joyce would ask him or Hannah to make video calls at this hour.

Sienna pressed the button to answer, and Joyce’s chubby little face immediately appeared on the screen

“Mommy,” she said.

“Huh? Joyce?” said Sienna.

“Mommy, I miss you. When are you coming home?” Joyce said.

Sienna felt a pang in her heart. Of course, she missed her daughter, but she had to establish herself at feiacrity. Once Joyce returned, they could have a stable life together.

For now, the separation was inevitable.

“Joyce, I need to talk to Mr. Thompson about it first. Once we figure it out, I’ll tell you, okay?” Sienna said.

“Okay!” Joyce obediently handed the phone over to William. “Mr. Thompson, here you go.”

“Thank you, Joyce.” The camera switched to show William.

“Hi, Sienna,” he greeted her.

“William, about Joyce’s surgery…” Sienna began.

“I was just about to tell you. If everything goes as planned, Joyce’s surgery should be in less than a month, just under two months from now,” William said.

He added, “The exact date will be set one week before the surgery, and I’ll let you know as soon as I get the confirmation. You’re making arrangements to come back, right?”

“Yes, of course.” Sienna’s eyes instantly filled with tears. “So, in less than two months, Joyce… she…”

Her excitement overwhelmed her, leaving her unable to speak.

“Yes.” William understood her emotions and finished for her. “In less than two months, Joyce will have the surgery. After that, she’ll be like any other child.”

Suddenly, Sienna pressed her hand to her mouth, her vision becoming blurry.

“Thank you, thank you so much, William,” she said.

After getting ready, Sienna left the set and received a call from Cedric.

“Hey, Sienna?” The sound on the other end of the line was a little noisy.

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Cedric raised his voice. “Are you done with your night shoot? I’m passing by the film studio. I can pick you up.”

He wasn’t really passing by. He had been planning this, but since Sienna hadn’t yet accepted him, he couldn’t be too obvious

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about it.

“You’re at the film studio?” Sienna stood still and looked around. I’m right outside, but I don’t see you. Where are you?

“I see you. Don’t move,” he said.

“Okay.” Sienna nodded.

In a few moments, Cedric’s Pagani stopped in front of Sienna. Cedric got out of the car and walked toward her.

“Hi, Cedric.” Tonight, Sienna was in a great mood. Her work had taken a positive turn, and Joyce’s surgery had finally been scheduled.

After all these years, her life was finally blooming with hope.

Looking at her smiling face, Cedric couldn’t help but smile as well. “You’re really happy today?”

“Yeah, I am.” Sienna glanced at him. “Cedric, thank you.”

Cedric looked surprised. “Thank me? What did I do?”

“You don’t remember?” Sienna smiled, still beaming. “Last time, you asked Thomas’s mother to help talk to Ms. Scott for

me.”

“Ah.” Cedric paused and nodded. “But that wasn’t…”

It worked.” Sienna laughed. “Tonight, Ms. Scott came to find me. She said I’m supposed to report to the dance studio

tomorrow.”

“Really?” Cedric was pleasantly surprised and genuinely happy for her. “That’s amazing news. But…”

He seemed uncertain. “When Thomas told me, Mrs. Zimmerman couldn’t convince Ms. Scott…”

“Huh?” Sienna froze for a moment. “You mean it wasn’t Mrs. Zimmerman who helped?”

She shook her head. “But, who else could have persuaded Ms. Scott?”

Cedric didn’t want to take any credit. “Anyway, it wasn’t my doing. When I see Thomas, I’ll make sure to thank him properly,”

“Okay.” Sienna nodded with a smile. “I should thank him, thank Mrs. Zimmerman. And, of course, thank you too. Do you think I could’ve talked to Thomas on my own?”

She said seriously, “Thank you, Cedric.”

She was so happy that she turned and pointed in a direction. “Are you hungry? Let me treat you to some late–night snacks?”