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 lean

In the ER .

just coming

, got dressed , slung her

nurse quickly stopped her

you going ? Your boyfriend went to get

come back Sienna paused , her

Josiah I was with him right

hospital ? Anyway , it doesnt matter But not wanting to cause any trouble for the nurse

for him

then The nurse didnt press further

her bag over her shoulder , covered her stomach , and headed

Josiah had just picked up the medicine and was on his way back when his phone rang

, Grandma ,

voice was thick with

remembered

anniversary of Fionas

go pay our

my memorys been playing tricks on me

sure you take some time to go with Sienna

visit Fiona in four years ? Josiah was taken aback , a sense

Wheres Fiona buried ? Miranda shook her

Dont you

frowned and closed his

… So

go there today to pay her

? I heard you ,

Miranda sighed .

spoiled , but we all were at

a lot since

all

, I gotta run

you later Josiah hung up , hurried into the emergency room , and yanked back the curtain , only

? Josiah asked the

nurse looked confused

said she would wait for

her , would I be

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

nearly in tears from

out , dialing Siennas number ,

ignoring me ? Or has she passed out again and cant hear her

options , he headed back to Silver Beach to see if she had

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