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 .

the glass down , his hand accidentally nudged something

bent down to pick it up

a womans wallet definitely Siennas

open , and he caught sight of a photo tucked inside

he leaned in for a

shot up , snatched the wallet from him , and quickly closed

wary glare Dont touch my stuff I

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

Save your kindness .

the wallet , her expression

me water or buying

take

felt anger mounting , and his handsome

? Fine , like I wanted to help

like an idiot ! He couldnt voice that thought to her ,

kept her eyes shut , enduring

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

that was too

me

I just cant let him find out about her

child , mine and mine alone

to herself

22 The next day , Sienna stayed home and

from the real estate

, she headed to the agency

, she met he landlord , paid the deposit and rent , and received the keys to her

to Silver Beach to

not having to see Josiah today put her

the subway downtown , switched to a bus , and made a

, and the streets

was headed to Yosefs house for dinner ,

Zaid paused and pointed outside

That looks like Ms.

Shaw .

She was lost in the crowd , wearing a white T

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

a job and just seems to wander around all day ! Before Josiah could say anything , Zaid had already rolled down the window and waved enthusiastically

Hey .

Ms.

Shaw .

Over here .

and paused for a moment when she saw them

over and smiled at Zaid

then did she glance at the

profile but couldnt

remained silent , Zaid

Ms.

headed ? Im going back to Silver Beach

looking for a nod of approval

Mr.

Flynn , Ms.

back to

phone , completely unresponsive Zaid let out

, easing the tension