Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 22 What a temper Josiah fell silent , his expression clouding over .

He wasnt usually one for away .

But looking at the medicine in his hand , he gave in part of this was on him .

he wanted to just walk He took a few steps forward , bent down , and set the medicine on the coffee table .

Watching her back , he said , The meds are here , and the directions are on the box .

Make sure you take them Sienna didnt budge or respond .

In the soft light , she appeared delicate ..

Has she been this thin ? Josiah frowned .

When he held her earlier , she felt light as a feather .

Suddenly , guilt washed over him .

Awkwardly , he spoke up , I misunderstood about today .

I forgot it was Fionas memorial .

day , and I just heard about the bridge accident .

Im sorry .

That felt like a long speech for him .

In the past , he would have lost his patience and gotten annoyed .

Speaking this calmly .

even humbly , was new territory .

Still , Sienna remained silent .

Josiah found himself guessing .

Are you asleep ? No , you cant sleep yet .

You have to take your medicine .

He looked around the coffee table and noticed there were no cups , which meant no water either .

Feeling responsible , he said , Hold on , Ill get you some water .

Josiah went into the kitchen and came back shortly after with a glass of water .

He placed it on the coffee table .

With a soft voice , he began , Sienna , I know youre not asleep .

Quit sulking .

Get up and take your medicine .

You fainted from that stomachache ; you cant skip your meds .

he placed the glass down , his hand accidentally nudged something off

this ? Josiah bent down to pick

was a womans wallet

open , and he caught

in

shot up , snatched the wallet from him , and

charming eyes shot him a wary glare Dont touch my stuff

, do you have any gratitude at all was just getting you water so you could take your medicine

Save your kindness .

the wallet ,

me

take it

mounting , and his handsome face hardened

? Fine , like I wanted to help anyway

getting involved , Ill just … Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on his heel and stormed upstairs,

, enduring the tension from their argument

, she opened her eyes and gazed at the wallet , gently tracing her fingers over the

, that was too close

how much he hates me , he wouldnt recognize Joyce

let him find

, mine and mine

murmured to

day , Sienna stayed home and

she got a message from the

shower , she headed to the

, she met he landlord , paid the deposit and rent ,

a cab back to Silver

to see Josiah

, switched to a bus , and made a quick stop at an ATM to

and

, Josiah was headed to Yosefs house for dinner , but their car was stuck in

, Zaid paused and pointed outside at

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

at documents on his phone , glanced up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and light blue jeans , her long hair flowing

an air of innocence mixed with a hint of allure definitely someone who caught attention Josiah frowned

yesterday and refusing her medication , she is back on the street ? She doesnt have a job and just seems to wander around all day ! Before Josiah could say anything , Zaid had already rolled down

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

hearing the voice , Sienna turned and paused for a moment when she saw them

she walked over and

glance at the back seat

caught a glimpse of Josiahs profile but couldnt see his

silent , Zaid

Ms.

headed ? Im going back to Silver

looking for a nod of

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

is going back to Silver

her ander But Josiah kept his eyes on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out

, easing the