Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 237 Shortly after Josiah lef , the medication arrived .

That evening , Joyce took her dose and showed clear improvement the only side effect being a burst of energy .

It was past right thirty , and normally , Joyce would have been fast asleep by now , but tonight , she was restless and refused to go to sleep .

Joyce .

Sienna gently patted the bed .

Come here and sleep with Mommy Alright Joyce happily crawled onto the bed , her eyes wide open and a cheeky grin on her face ..

Sienna chuckled .

Its time to sleep ! Joyer e continued her playful antics , while Sienna and Tar was Josiah calling I Tara took turns trying to calm her down , but nothing worked .

Suddenly , Taras phone rang Josiah, who was spending another sleepless night alone , decided to check on Joyce .

Has she taken the medication ? How is Joyce doing ? Tara glanced at the lively Joyce and replied , Shes doing well , maybe too well she wont go to sleep Is that Josiah ? Joyce sat up and reached for the phone .

I want to talk to Josiah ! Alright .

Tara smiled as she handed the phone to her .

Hello , Josiah .

Hearing Joyces voice confirmed the medication was working Josiahs face relaxed , and a smile appeared .

Its pretty late ; why arent you asleep yet ? Josiah , Im looking at the moon ! Such a beautiful moon .

Is that so Josiah moved to the window and looked up to see the crescent moon , delicate and slim like a little boat .

Joyce , you need to sleep ; even the moon has to sleep These days , kids are smart and hard to fool .

Joyce said , You are lying ! The moon is in the sky , how can it sleep ? Josiah rubbed his forehead , amused .

Then how about this , Ill invite the moon down to keep you company so you can sleep together .

Really ? Joyce sounded doubtful .

Really Josiah said earnestly , Just wait a moment ; soon the moon will come to keep you company Okay ! Joyce was excited .

Ill wait After hanging up .

exclaimed , Mommy , Josiah said hell bring the

company while I sleep

wondering what kind of mischief Josiah was

already lively enough and he wasnt

waiting for the moon and even less willing

, Sienna grabbed a picture book and began to read a story

listened closely while occasionally glancing at the

was a knock on the

night nurse led the way , followed by a delivery

The nurse smiled .

, your delivery has arrived Tara stepped forward ,

the moon ! Il onto the bed

He

contained a lamp

and simple , it seemed ordinary until the switch was flipped , and a moon fell onto inore precise , the moon enveloped the entire bed

clear as she

, This lamp can be adjusted from a new moon to a full moon ; its all touchscreen controlled Amazing Tara was impressed

! After the delivery

playfully pinched her nose , Sienna asked , Are you going to sleep ! Now you have

to Sienna , thoroughly

Close your eyes , Sienna urged , kissing her daughter gently

sleep ,

alongside the

her eyes obediently , her long lashes fluttering gently , her voice muffled

only… if only Josiah were my daddy At that moment , Sienna felt a jolt run through her

looked at her daughter and realized Joyce truly liked Josiah this much

her daughter drifted into a peaceful sleep , Sienna found herself lost in thought

to pick her up

her way to Silver Beach alone As she

her that Joyces condition had stabilized , and after tomorrows treatment , she would be ready

that it was

to Silver Beach earlier than

decided to stop in and buy a few

Josiah came home , he was greeted by

he spotted Sienna in

headed toward the delicious scent

In the kitchen .

wore an apron , her hair pulled back casually into a bun

presented herself , her