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 .

he placed the glass down , his hand accidentally

down to pick it

womans wallet

he caught sight

leaned in for

back ! Sienna shot up , snatched the wallet from him

shot him a wary glare Dont

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

Save your kindness .

clenched the wallet , her expression

dont need you fetching me water

take

felt anger mounting ,

need my kindness ? Fine ,

voice that thought to her , so he turned

shut , enduring the tension from

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

was too close

hates me

cant let him find out about

mine and

to herself

day

a message from the real estate agent the contract was

she headed to

, she met he landlord , paid the deposit and rent , and

cab back to Silver Beach

to see Josiah today put her

, and made a quick stop at

rush hour , and

dinner , but their car was stuck in traffic at a

and pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

phone , glanced up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and

an air of innocence mixed with a hint of allure definitely someone who

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 .

Sienna turned and paused for a

, she walked over and smiled at Zaid , Hello ,

glance at

caught a glimpse of Josiahs profile but couldnt

Josiah remained silent , Zaid

Ms.

are you headed ? Im going back to Silver

Josiah , looking for a

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

going back to

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

smiled , easing