Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

0 Chapter 12 Whats going on ? Out of battery ? Josials frowned , irritation creeping into his voice as he pushed his phone aside .

Forget it Im done .

He figured that as an adult , Sienna could find her way back if she couldnt wait for him .

It had been a long night , and he was beaten .

A shower and some rest were calling his name .

Just as he was about to set his phone down for good , he hesitated and muttered , Ugh , what a hassle ! After a moments thought , he dialed the landline for Silver Beach But no one picked up , and the call ended itself .

What the hell ? Josiahs face clouded over .

Could Sienna really not have gone home ? Its so late … Is she still out there waiting for me ? What a fool ! He tossed the phone aside , not caring about it anymore , and headed upstairs to the bathroom .

But as the hot water streamed down on him , Sienna kept intruding on his thoughts .

Its late , and shes just a girl .

Even though I dont like her much , an the one who broke my promise , he thought .

What a hassle ! Josiah muttered , turning off the water .

He quickly dried off , got dressed , grabbed his car keys , and rushed downstairs .

As he got into the car , he called the nursing home .

The nurse who answered was responsible for Mirandas area .

This is Josiah .

Can you check if theres a girl named Sienna still here ? Josiah asked .

Sure , Mr.

Flynn , the nurse replied , not hanging up as she went to check .

A moment later , she returned .

Im sorry , but theres no Sienna here .

Just the medical staff and support personnel .

Not there ? She has already left ? Josiah thought , frustration seeping into his voice as he replied , Alright , thanks .

After ending the call , he got in his car and drove straight to Silver Beach .

But the place was as dark as pitch , with no sign of her anywhere .

Is she asleep ? He headed towards the servants quarters at the back .

As he tried to figure out which room she might be in , he stopped short a light was on in the first floor bathroom .

Could it be Sienna ? he wondered and walked over .

The bathroom door was slightly ajar , giving him a clear view inside .

Sienna was sitting on a stool , taking off her socks and examining her feet .

Thank goodness

had toughened her skin , turning

of walking was no big deal for her now

water, she yelpedOuch ! Thats hot ! Josiah frowned as he watched

her feet

she hummed

! Josiah bellowed , his voice so loud it almost made Sienna jump

, anger radiating off him as he clenched

I tell

, she couldnt help herself and burst into laughter out of anger

paused and then got angrier

you , I wouldnt have had to go Chapter 12 looking for you

your phone was

stopped laughing and nodded , her voice dripping with sarcasm

Youre absolutely right .

my fault

walked back by myself

hours for you to pick me up

My apologies .

Josiah shot back ,

matter more than Yvette ? Yvette was Howards love , and Josiah

, and Sienna was

, In this world , the person who

to drag up something from four years ago again , Sienna interrupted , Im not blaming you , seriously

Im calm .

dont know why you think Im complaining She paused , clenching

continued , Sorry

late , and you should get some rest

, Sienna stood up , determined to change the hot water and keep soaking she

a

, no point in getting tangled up

shes

energy ! Just as he was about

she walked back ? He turned around abruptly , pointing at

, you can drop the

the basin

snorted , looking down at

walked all the way back ? Are you soaking your feet right in front of me to prove it ? Do you think Id buy that ? He sneered silently ,

just grab a cab ? It doesnt

Id fall for that

trying to tug at my heartstrings

a desperate move

clearly isnt over

little game isnt going to work

Josiah shook

turned and walked away , not

lump in her throat , and it took a moment for her to catch her

, Sienna got a call from

her that her outfit was ready and that she needed to

So.

over

her to check out