Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 21 What ? The courthouse is closed Sienna was stunned .

She hadnt meant for this to happen .

After walking a long way without getting a ride , she finally reached downtown , but it was too late .

Suddenly , everything blurred .

Sienna shook her head , but it was to use .

Her eyes closed , and she fell straight towards Josiah Hey ! Josiah was taken aback , and instinctively , he caught her Sienna Shaw ! he bellowed , his teeth clenched .

Didnt the say to keep her distance ? Now shes all over me ? Same old Sienna .

never changes .

This must be part of her scheme Listen , I said get up right now , Josiah commanded , but Sienna remained unresponsive .

Frowning , he peered down at her Sienna Hey ! Wake up ! However , she still didnt react at all .

If you dont stop this , Im going to touch you .

He lifted his hand to pull her away , only to realize she wasnt faking it .

Her face was as pale as a ghost she had passed out .

Whats wrong with you ? Josiah asked , panic setting in .

In a moment of urgency , he scooped Sienna up and rushed to his car , speeding to the nearest hospital .

In the emergency cy room , Josiah looked at the doctor with a mix of anxiety and concern .

Whats her condition ? Severe menstrual cramps , the doctor said after examining Sienna and tapping away at the medical records .

This is pretty her cramps common for women , but her case is quite serious .

Shes young : why are this intense ? Josiah fell silent .

How could I know ? The doctor didnt press for more details but advised , Menstrual cramps can be quite severe , particularly in her situation .

Once she comes to , ensure she gets a comprehensive check up to figure out whats really going on .

Got it , Josiah replied , frowning as he processed this news The doctor added , Ive prescribed some medicine .

You can go ahead and get it filled .

Okay , Josiah said , taking the prescription slip and getting to his feet .

He made his way to pay for the medicine , racking his brain to remember if Sienna had ever complained about bad cramps .

came up blank

was how she used to always

In the ER .

just coming

, got dressed , slung her bag over

nurse quickly stopped her

are you going ? Your boyfriend

to come back Sienna

Was that Josiah I was with him right before everything went black

doesnt matter But not wanting to cause any trouble for the nurse , she replied , Thanks , I

for him

The nurse didnt press

covered her stomach ,

picked up the

Grandma , he answered

voice was thick

just remembered

the anniversary of

should go pay our respects

playing tricks

take some time to go

poor girl hasnt been able to visit Fiona in four years ? Josiah was taken aback , a sense of unease settling

what ? Wheres Fiona buried ? Miranda shook her

Dont you remember ?

closed his eyes

So Sienna wasnt

today to pay her respects to Fiona

? Did you hear me ? I heard you

Miranda sighed .

, but

up a

; shes all

I

hurried into the emergency room , and yanked back the curtain , only to be

? Josiah asked the

nurse looked confused

would wait

I had seen her , would I be asking you ? Josiah sneered

passed out , and you let her leave ? If anything happens to her , you could

, nearly in tears

dialing Siennas number , but she wasnt picking up

ignoring me ? Or has she passed

to Silver Beach to see if she had

the way ,