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 .

glass down , his hand accidentally nudged

down to pick it

was a womans wallet

, and he caught sight of a photo tucked

he leaned in for a

shot up , snatched the

Dont touch my stuff I Josiah finally snapped

any gratitude at all was just getting you water so

Save your kindness .

wallet , her

you fetching me water

take it

felt anger mounting , and his handsome face

need my kindness ? Fine , like I

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

eyes shut , enduring the tension from

the wallet

was too

me , he wouldnt recognize

let him find out

, mine

murmured to

The next day ,

from the real estate agent the contract

she headed

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

a cab back to Silver Beach to collect her luggage

having to see

, and

was rush hour , and

for dinner , but

paused and pointed outside at the

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

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

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

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 already rolled down the

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

paused for a moment when she

and smiled at Zaid , Hello , Zaid

glance at the back

of Josiahs profile

, Zaid let

Ms.

, where are you headed ? Im going back

Josiah , looking for a nod of

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

going back to Silver Beach

on his phone , completely unresponsive Zaid

easing the tension