Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 226 Josiah was driving his car at a relaxed pace , especially as he passed the park .

He pulled over and stopped the car .

Lowering the window , he looked outside , hoping to see Joyce However , since Joyce had been in the hospital yesterday , it seemed unlikely .

To his surprise , there she was Joyce was dressed in a warm outfit , sitting on a swing , while a slightly older boy gently pushed her .

Josul opened the car door and stepped out .

The boy asked Are you having fun ? Jovor said .

Uh huh ! Would d you like to go even higher ! .

Yes , please ! Joyce .

Josiah walked over to her , grabbing the swings ropes .

With her hat and mask covering most of her face , only her big eyes were visible .

When she saw him , her face lit up with a smile .

Josiah ? Joyce exclaimed , jumping down from the swing , which made Josiah quickly reach out to lift her into his arms .

Josiah , she snuggled against his shoulder , instinctively knowing .

Did you come to find me ! Yes , I did .

Josiah raised an eyebrow , unable to hide a smile Is there something you need from me ? Yes Grinning , Josiah took out a small jewelry box from his pocket , showing it to Joyce .

This is for you , Joyce .

I need you to take a look and see if you like it.

Joyces eyes sparkled with joy as she exclaimed , Wow ! Its Minnie ! Its so beautiful she reached out with her gloved hands to grab it but hesitated .

Whats the matter ! Josiah raised his brow .

Dont you like it ? I do ! Joyce nodded eagerly , but a hint of uncertainty lingered .

Mommy taught me not to

thought about how attentive this little girl was , her mother had really taught her good

Dont worry .

gently ruled Joyces

got a bit mischievous and ran away , so

sparkling eyes seemed to glisten with dew , touched that he remembered

, she hugged him

Josiah ! I like your of them to keep you Her

He removed a hairpin

Yes , please ! She was excited to wear the two Minnies All set Joyce , unable to see , gently touched her head

I look pretty

most beautiful little princess in the world

, Josiah ! No need to thank me While captivated by Joyces adorable look , Josh fell growing concern , he had known since their first meeting that her health was fragile but didnt know her specific

connection , perhaps he could help her

Tara , rushed over Joyce ! She quickly snatched Joyce from Josiahs arms and offered a stiff smile to

Tara pointed to

watching the earlier exchange , she expected nothing more than a

her little hands up to protect

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said with a smile to lighten

Joyce ; theyre not

continue her scolding , Josiah waved goodbye

heading off now ;

Joyce said .

Goodbye , Josiah .

far away , Sienna

to Joyce !

far ? What did I miss ! When Tara returned with Joyce , Sienna

Siennas shoes are here ; she must be back ! Oh no , shes going to be angry !

on ? Why would I be angry ? Mommy ! Joyces big eyes sparkled as she ran

Good girl Sienna lifted her , helping her

head , unable to hide what had happened from Sienna , her employer

, and he gave

earlier mention Mommy ! Before Sienna could respond , Joyce pulled at