Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 3 2 년 후 72 % 0D Seeing Sienna sitting on the sofa , Josiah narrowed his charming yes , annoyed , Why didnt you open the door ? Because I was weak , Sienna thought .

But she kept that to herself just shaking her head instead .

She figured any excuse would fall on deaf ears he didnt like her , so in his eyes , everything she did was a mess up .

Feeling uncomfortable , she cut to the chase .

What brings you here ? She had thought she didnt want anything to do with her .

Imph , like I had a choice , Josiah sneered , his icy gaze making is distaste crystal clear , Grandma insisted I come and make sure you get on that plane .

Siennas heart sank .

What am I even expecting ? Wheres your stuff ? Upstairs ? Josiah asked , his impatience was palpable .

Every extra second in Siennas presence felt like a punishment for him .

Sienna nodded , then shook her head .

Its up there , but I havent finished packing .

She had intended to pack last night after coming back , but she felt unwell and ended up falling asleep .

What ? Josiahs expression turned even grimmer .

Youve been doing nothing all day and cant even get your bags ready ? As he saw Sienna standing there blankly , anger flared up in him was she trying to drag this out ? He then urged sharply , What are you waiting for ? Go get your stuff packed ! Okay .

Sienna nodded in a daze and hurried upstairs .

But just those few steps had her breaking into a cold sweat.

Something didnt feel right , and she raised her hand to her forehead .

It was burning hot , and even her breath felt like fire .

She finally realized that she seemed to have caught a fever after getting / drenched in the rain yesterday .

She hurried to her room to grab some cold medicine .

Yet , as she was about to pop a pill , she stopped short she was pregnant , and this medicine wasnt safe for her to take .

The decision on what to do about the baby was still up in the air But as long as it was in her belly , she had to take care of it every day .

Just then , her stomach churned .

She clamped a hand over her mouth and sprinted for the bathroom , hugging the toilet as she heaved violently .

When it passed , she felt utterly wiped out .

She turned on the tap , rinsed her mouth , and splashed some cold water on her face , hoping to cool the fever that was cooking her alive .

Josiahs low , slightly hoarse voice called

had run out of patience waiting and came to hurry her

stepped inside and found her still

? Get out here ! Coming Sienna wiped her face with a towel and stepped out

was ghostly , her

out , dropping the usual

leave tomorrow instead ? She was feeling pretty rough , worried she

that happened , being all alone , shed really be in trouble

? Josiah frowned ,

trick are you trying to pull now ? You tried to beg Yvette at the

။ Chapter 3 Is that really how he sees ? Sienna stared at him , her eyes welling up as she

, its not like that

not well

Cut the act ! Josiah snapped , cutting

for a moment ,

? You think Ill buy

could it be ? yette lost the baby and is stuck in the hospital , but you look just

kill you

in her throat as she whispered 1

ignored her and strode to the

grabbed a packed suitcase , its handles cool against his

clean up

need when you

all , its all

have time for your drama now , he said , hoisted the suitcase , and headed downstairs Sienna bit her lip , her heart throbbing with

, and she roughly wiped them away with her

Just go .

about my struggles or my life , she thought , a bitter laugh

the airport , Josiah didnt bother walking Sienna in

handled the check in and guided her

Mrs.

a safe trip , Zach said , handing her

a call when you

living expenses will be wired every month

Okay .

a nod , then headed toward the

had passed since Sienna settled

late at night , but Sienna didnt dare turn on

in bed ,

door rattled as the landlord

you in there ! Your

youre

, shook her head , and closed her eyes , silently hoping the landlord would just leave

a moment of no response , the landlord gave

think hiding will save you money , sweetheart ? Dont be

Its so late .