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

this ? Josiah bent down to pick

was a womans wallet definitely

was open , and he caught sight of a photo tucked

he leaned in for a

up , snatched the

charming eyes shot him a wary glare Dont

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

Save your kindness .

the wallet ,

you fetching me water or buying

wont take it

, and his

need my kindness ? Fine , like I wanted to help anyway

keep getting involved , Ill just … Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on

shut , enduring the tension

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

was

hates me

I just cant let him find out about

child , mine and mine

to herself

next day , Sienna stayed

from the real estate agent the

she

he landlord , paid the deposit and

then took a cab back to Silver Beach

thinking about not having to see Josiah today put her

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

hour , and the

headed to Yosefs house for dinner , but

paused and pointed

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

at documents on his phone , glanced up sure enough , it was Sienna She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T

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

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 .

voice , Sienna turned and paused for a moment when she

she walked over and smiled at Zaid , Hello , Zaid

then did she glance at

Josiahs profile but couldnt see his

, Zaid let out an

Ms.

going back

, looking for a nod

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to Silver

kept his eyes on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out

easing