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 .

his hand accidentally nudged something off the

? Josiah bent down to

a womans wallet

, and he caught sight

he leaned in

back ! Sienna shot up , snatched the

him a wary glare Dont touch my stuff I Josiah finally snapped

do you have any gratitude at all was just getting

Save your kindness .

clenched the wallet ,

me water or

take

anger mounting , and his handsome face

kindness ? Fine , like I wanted to

Ill just … Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought

her eyes shut , enduring the tension from

the wallet ,

that was too

how much he hates me ,

let him find out

mine and mine

to herself

next day , Sienna stayed home and felt

from the real estate

quick shower , she

the deposit and rent , and received

a cab back to Silver Beach to collect her luggage

to see Josiah today put her

took the subway downtown , switched to a bus , and made a quick stop

hour , and the streets were packed

headed to Yosefs house for dinner , but their car was

pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and light blue jeans , her long hair flowing behind

mixed with a hint of allure

is back on the street ? She doesnt have a job and just seems to wander around all day

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

, Sienna turned and paused for a moment when

hesitation , she walked over and

glance

Josiahs profile but couldnt

Zaid let out an

Ms.

where are you headed ? Im going

, looking for a

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

going back to

Josiah kept his eyes on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid

, easing