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 .

placed the glass down , his hand

this ? Josiah bent down

was a womans wallet definitely Siennas

was open , and he caught sight

leaned in for a better

Sienna shot up , snatched the wallet

shot him a wary glare Dont touch my stuff I

at all was just getting you water so

Save your kindness .

wallet , her expression icy

me

take

mounting , and his handsome face hardened

, like I wanted to help

keep getting involved , Ill just … Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on his heel and stormed upstairs, irritation seeping from every step

her eyes shut , enduring the tension

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

was too

much he hates me , he wouldnt recognize

just cant let him find out about

, mine and mine

murmured to herself

next day , Sienna stayed home and felt much better

a message from the real estate agent the contract was

shower , she headed to

the deposit and rent , and received the keys to

cab back to Silver Beach to collect

see Josiah today put her at

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

rush hour , and the streets

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

Zaid paused and pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

glanced up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd ,

mixed with a hint of allure definitely

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 , Zaid

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

hearing the voice , Sienna turned and paused for a moment

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

then did she glance at the back

a glimpse of Josiahs profile but couldnt

silent , Zaid

Ms.

going back to Silver Beach , Sienna

Josiah , looking for a nod

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver

phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out an even

smiled , easing