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

her skin

no big deal for her now

warm water, she yelpedOuch ! Thats

didnt pull her feet out

she hummed

nice Sienna Shaw ! Josiah bellowed , his voice

in , anger radiating off him as he

so late ? Didnt I tell you to wait for Sienna was

she couldnt help herself and burst into

and then

If youd just stayed put like I told you , I wouldnt have had to go

phone was off too

and nodded ,

Youre absolutely right .

my

walked

those two hours for you to pick

My apologies .

me now ? Josiah shot back , looking at her

was Howards love , and Josiah was

business , and Sienna was responsible

the person who

, you owe- Knowing he was about to drag up something from four years ago again , Sienna

Im calm .

Im complaining She paused , clenching her fist silently

, she continued , Sorry for wasting your time

, and you should get some

Josiah to reply , Sienna stood up , determined to change the hot

out a faint snort

in getting tangled up in arguments

least shes safe

energy ! Just as he was about to leave , he stopped in his

He turned around abruptly , pointing at her

drop the

stood there , holding the basin ,

looking down at her

soaking your feet right in front of me to prove it ? Do you think Id buy

grab a cab ? It doesnt

really think Id fall for that ? She was clearly underestimating

like she is just trying to

desperate

clearly isnt over

isnt going to work on

it up Josiah shook his head

walked away , not even glancing back

Sienna stood frozen , feeling a lump in her throat , and it took a moment for her to catch her

got a

outfit was ready and that she needed to come try

So.

over to

to check out the