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

down to pick it

a womans wallet definitely Siennas

, and he caught sight of

, he leaned in

snatched the

eyes shot him a wary glare Dont touch my stuff

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

Save your kindness .

,

you fetching me water or buying

take

felt anger mounting , and his handsome

Fine ,

He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on his heel and stormed upstairs, irritation seeping

eyes shut , enduring the tension from

at the wallet , gently tracing her

was too close

much he hates me , he wouldnt

him find out

child , mine and

murmured to

, Jan Chapter 22 The next day , Sienna stayed

evening , she got a message from the real estate

, she headed

deposit and rent , and received the keys to her new

took a cab back to Silver Beach to

not having to see Josiah today put her

a bus , and made a quick stop at an ATM to withdraw some cash

hour , and

dinner , but their car was stuck in traffic at

paused and pointed outside at the sidewalk

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and light blue jeans , her long

of innocence mixed with a hint of allure definitely someone who caught attention

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 the window and

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

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

, she walked over and smiled at Zaid ,

then did she glance at the

profile but couldnt see his expression

remained silent , Zaid let out

Ms.

where are you headed ? Im going back to Silver

, looking for a

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver

we give her ander But Josiah kept his eyes on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out an even more uncomfortable

smiled , easing the tension