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 nudged something

bent down to

a womans wallet

open , and he caught

in for a

up , snatched the

eyes shot him a wary glare Dont touch

just getting you

Save your kindness .

the wallet , her expression icy

dont need you fetching me

take it

, and his

, like

He couldnt voice that thought to her , so

shut , enduring the

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

, that was too close

he hates me ,

him find out

my child , mine

to

day , Sienna stayed

a message from the real estate agent the contract was finalized

a quick shower , she headed to the

landlord , paid the deposit and rent , and received the keys

back to Silver

having to see Josiah today

a bus , and

and the streets were

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

, Zaid paused and pointed outside at

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

, who had been looking at documents on his phone , glanced up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T shirt and light blue jeans , her

had an air of innocence mixed with a hint of

she doing 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 , Zaid had

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

paused for

she walked over and smiled at Zaid , Hello

glance at

caught a glimpse of Josiahs profile but couldnt see

Josiah remained silent , Zaid let out an

Ms.

, where are you headed ? Im going back to Silver Beach

turned to Josiah , looking for a nod

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver Beach

kept his eyes on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out an even more uncomfortable

easing the