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 .

down , his hand accidentally nudged something

bent down to pick it up

a womans wallet definitely

, and he caught

in for a

! Sienna shot up , snatched the wallet from

a wary glare Dont touch my stuff I Josiah finally

gratitude at all was just getting you water so you

Save your kindness .

clenched the wallet , her expression icy

me water or buying

take

Josiah felt anger mounting ,

my kindness ? Fine , like I

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

enduring the

and gazed at the wallet , gently tracing her fingers over

that was too

me ,

just cant let him find out about

mine and

to

22 The next day , Sienna

a message from the real estate agent the contract

quick shower , she

the deposit and rent , and received the

a cab back to Silver Beach to

see Josiah today put her at ease

to a bus , and made a

and

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

pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

who had been looking 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

mixed with a hint

She doesnt have a job and just seems

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

, Sienna turned and paused for a moment when she

hesitation , she walked over and smiled at Zaid , Hello , Zaid

glance at

of Josiahs profile but couldnt see his expression

silent , Zaid let out

Ms.

headed ? Im going back to Silver Beach , Sienna smiled

to Josiah , looking for a nod of approval

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

is going back

But Josiah kept his eyes on his phone ,

, easing the