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

Josiah bent down

was a womans wallet definitely

caught sight of a photo tucked

leaned in for a better

back ! Sienna shot up , snatched the wallet from

him a wary glare Dont touch

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

Save your kindness .

the wallet , her expression

you fetching me water or

take

Josiah felt anger mounting ,

need my kindness ? Fine , like

keep getting involved , Ill just … Look like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her , so he turned on his heel and stormed upstairs, irritation seeping from

shut , enduring the tension from

at the wallet ,

was

hates me ,

I just cant let him

, mine and

to herself

Chapter 22 The next day ,

from the real estate agent the contract was finalized

, she

the deposit and rent , and received the keys to her new apartment

back to Silver Beach to

see Josiah today put

and made a quick stop at an ATM to withdraw some

hour , and

, Josiah was headed to Yosefs house for dinner , but their car was stuck in traffic at a

paused and pointed outside at the sidewalk

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

She was lost in the crowd , wearing a

hint of

? 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

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

turned and paused for a moment

walked over and smiled at Zaid , Hello

did she glance at

profile but couldnt

Zaid let out an awkward chuckle

Ms.

are you headed ? Im going back to Silver Beach ,

Josiah , looking for a nod of

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back

But Josiah kept his eyes on his phone , completely

easing