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 .

down , his hand accidentally

bent down

a womans wallet

wallet was open , and he caught sight of a photo tucked

he leaned in for a

up , snatched the wallet from him , and quickly closed

charming eyes shot him a wary glare Dont

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

Save your kindness .

, her expression

me water or buying medicine

wont take

Josiah felt anger mounting , and his handsome face

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

… Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought

shut , enduring

and gazed at the wallet , gently tracing her

that was

he hates me , he wouldnt recognize

him find out

my child , mine and

to

, Jan Chapter 22 The next day , Sienna stayed home and felt much better

the real estate

shower , she headed to the agency

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

back to Silver

see

the subway downtown , switched to a bus , and made

, and the streets were packed

, but their car was stuck in traffic at a red

paused and pointed outside at

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

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

the street ? She doesnt have a job and just seems to wander around all day ! Before Josiah could

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

and paused for

a brief hesitation , she walked over and smiled at Zaid

glance at the back

profile but couldnt see his

remained silent , Zaid let out

Ms.

headed ? Im going back

, looking for a nod of approval

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

going back

Josiah kept his eyes on his phone , completely

smiled , easing the tension