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 .

he came up blank

used to always lean on

In the ER .

just

herself up in bed , got dressed , slung her bag over her shoulder as

quickly

boyfriend went to get

should wait for him to come back Sienna paused , her

I was with him right before everything

, it doesnt matter But not wanting to cause any trouble for the

for him outside

then The nurse didnt press further and walked

her shoulder , covered her stomach , and

, Josiah had just picked up the medicine

,

thick with sleep

remembered something

of Fionas passing

go pay our respects

my memorys been playing tricks

Josiah , make sure you take

able to visit Fiona in four years ? Josiah was taken aback , a sense of unease settling over

what ? Wheres Fiona buried ? Miranda shook her head

you been there before ? Dont you

frowned and closed his eyes

So Sienna

really did go there today to pay

you hear me ? I heard you , Grandma

Miranda sighed .

spoiled , but we

noticed shes grown up a lot since coming back

; shes all alone and only

, I gotta run

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

Sienna ? Josiah asked the

looked confused

would wait for you

, would I be asking you ? Josiah sneered

her leave ? If anything happens to

, nearly

Siennas number , but she wasnt picking

she passed out again

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

way , he called