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

Josiah bent down to pick it

womans wallet

he caught

in for a

shot up , snatched the wallet from him , and

Dont touch my stuff I Josiah

just getting

Save your kindness .

, her expression

me water or buying

wont take it

Josiah felt anger mounting , and

need my kindness ? Fine , like I

thought to her , so he

her eyes shut , enduring the tension from

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

was too close

me , he wouldnt recognize Joyce

let him find out about

mine and

murmured to

The next day

, she got a message from the

shower , she headed to

he landlord , paid the deposit and rent ,

cab back to Silver Beach to collect her

having to see Josiah

took the subway downtown , switched to a bus , and made a quick stop at an ATM to withdraw some

and the streets

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

pointed outside at the

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and light

innocence mixed with a hint of allure definitely someone

a job and just seems to wander around all day ! Before Josiah could say anything , Zaid had already rolled down the window

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

paused for a

she walked over and

then did she glance at the

caught a glimpse of Josiahs profile but couldnt see his expression

, Zaid

Ms.

? Im going back to Silver Beach , Sienna smiled

turned to Josiah , looking

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver Beach

we give her ander But Josiah kept his eyes on his phone ,

smiled , easing the tension