Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 221 Sienna thought to herself that Joyce was definitely more important .

But she couldnt say this out loud .

Where are you ? Sienna pressed her lips , trying to calm him down .

Can we meet and talk , please ? Where am P Josiah let out a self deprecating laugh , answering her question with sarcasm .

What do you think ? They had agreed that he would pick her up from the Lightning Dance .

I see .

Sienna replied , frowning .

Ill come over right away ; please wait for me , okay ? On the other end , Josiah didnt reply .

Once the call ended , Sienna hurried to the Lightning Dance .

When she arrived , she quickly spotted Josiahs car .

Sienna rushed over , pulled on the passenger door , which was unlocked , and slid into the seat .

The wannth of the car surrounded her , and she took a moment to steady her breathing , thinking about how to handle the evening ahead .

Speak , Josiah suddenly turned to her , his gaze intense as he asked , Where have you been ? What was so important ? Sienna struggled to find the right words .

I had something urgent come up .

What is that ? Josiah frowned , his eyes darkening with anger .

Is that all your explanation? Sienna hesitated , trying to give a vague reason .

It was about my roommate ; she needed my help with something This is your excuse ? Josiahs confusion quickly turned to shock .

Sienna , I waited for you all night , and you canceled on me issue ?! on me for s some roommate Yes Sienna frowned , looking down .

It was indeed her fault for standing him up tonight .

But she couldnt let things get worse between them Josiah , she said sincerely .

Im sorry for not being there .

It was wrong of me … I wanted to- So , what was it really about ? Josiah interrupted sharply .

possibly he so important that you would ditch our date and ignore my calls ? Sienna looked away , unable to

not convenient

he suddenly grasped her shoulders , Our date fell apart , and you cant even give me a straight answer ? Do you have any idea what I went through over the past few

had suffered emotionally for her

couldnt even

all ? Dont you think about my feelings ? His

was , Im sorry ;

want

A cold smile appeared on Josiahs face as a sense of hopelessness washed over him

what you want

let go of her , gripping the steering wheel tight as he started the car

drove off , he asked , Are you still coming

Of course .

the realized he

ride home , Josiah stayed silent , as if she

Beach ,

tired sigh and

up , she noticed he didnt go to the master bedroom but headed

she followed and

was no

she knocked again

door and dont shut yourself away

Inside , Josiah frowned as he stood

the lowest drawer for a pack of cigarettes , taking one out to light up He thought , She didnt care about

Josiah paused .

had misheard , but outside , there was complete silence

He pondered .

Josiahs breathing grew heavy as he loosened his tie

felt like ages , the room stayed

slumped on the sofa ,

scoffed , thinking of her

been so good to her cant she show just a little bit of gratitude !

key turning in the lock , more than

with a click , the door

is it ! Sienna whispered as she pushed

stepped in the strong smell

She asked .

the alcohol bottles on the table and the ashtray filled with cigarette

She wondered .