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

? Josiah bent down to pick it up

was a womans wallet definitely Siennas

caught sight of a photo tucked inside

he leaned in

! Sienna shot up , snatched the wallet from him

Dont touch

you have any gratitude at all was just getting you water so you could take

Save your kindness .

, her

need you fetching me water or

wont take it

anger mounting , and his handsome face hardened

, like

an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on his heel and

enduring the tension from

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

was

hates me , he

him find out about her

child , mine and mine

murmured to herself

The next day , Sienna

got a message from the real estate agent

she

he landlord , paid the deposit and rent , and received

a cab back to Silver Beach to collect her

thinking about not having to see Josiah

and made

rush hour , and the streets were packed

for dinner , but their car was stuck

Zaid paused and pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

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

of innocence mixed with a hint of allure definitely someone

out here ? After struggling so much 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

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

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

a brief hesitation , she walked over and smiled

she glance at the

Josiahs profile but couldnt see his

remained silent , Zaid let

Ms.

you headed ? Im going back to Silver Beach , Sienna

looking for

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver Beach

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

, easing