Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 317 With the holidays around the corner , Sienna and Tara were busy preparing for Christmas Day .

As arranged with Rosie carlier , Sienna headed to the nursing home two days in advance to pick her up .

Since Sienna wasnt a direct relative , it actually took some time to complete the paperwork .

Finally done ! After returning .

Sienna helped Rosie pack her things hope I didnt forget anything .

If I did you can borrow mine .

Okay , Rosie replied with a smile , nodding .

Cu Hey , Sienna suddenly exclaimed , looking bewildered .

Why do you have so many Christmas goodies here ! Is it a lot Rosies eyes were a bit unclear .

Jane said they came from the nursing home .

The nursing home really thought this through .

Sienna casually flipped through the items , feeling a strange familiarity … These items were just like the ones Josiah had sent her a few days ago .

The stuff from the nursing home was surprisingly nice .

Sienna frowned, sensing an indescribable feeling bubbling up inside her .

Sienna Rosie had finished getting ready .

Can we go now ! Sure ! snapped back to reality and went over to help Rosie up .

Lets go home .

Sunshine Neighborhood was pretty safe .

Daniel had no idea she was there , so they could enjoy the holiday without worry .

The day before Christmas Day , bright and early , Joyce woke up .

Sienna dressed her in a red sweatshirt , tying her hair into two little buns on the sides , and even added a touch of red lipstick on her forehead .

All done !* Joyce dashed to the mirror and couldnt stop admiring herself .

Wow , I look fabulous ! Ha ! Sienna couldnt hold back her laughter .

Haha , Rosie chimed in , also grinning .

Joyce is so adorable ! Joyce turned around and corrected her , Rosie , its fabulous , fabulous .

Right , right Rosie laughed , switching her wording .

I misspoke .

Its fabulous ! Sienna ruffled Joyces buns .

Be a good girl and play with me , okay ? I cant see very well , so you have to take care of me , alright ? Yeah , I know Joyce nodded seriously and then asked , Mom , when is Josiah coming over ! The little one hadnt forgotten Josials promise .

Joyces question ,

night , she hadnt heard anything from Josiah He probably

be able

Joyce tugged at her mothers shirt

tell me ! Joyce

out of the tight spot 7:31 AM

secret

mom doesnt know either

! He said hed come over to keep you company for Christmas Eve Its still bright out , were not in a rush Do we have to wait until its dark ? Joyce pouted , peering out at the

with Auntie All day long had been busy

Christmas eve dinner was prepared by Sienna and Tara together

many people , they still set up a huge

sure each dish was in modest

Rosie .

, passing a dish to

, Joyce Rosie

, munching on her food while keeping

getting dark Keep eating , sweetheart Tara said , pulling out a napkin to wipe Joyces mouth

having dinner with his

Oh , right .

Joyce replied .

approached , winter days grew

sun dipped below the horizon , it was suddenly patch black outside

flipped on

and one child sat on the couch , watching

family finished dinner yet ? Joyce nestled in Siennas arms

, glancing outside to avoid Joyces disappointment

She continued .

began to drop further So ,

asked , not wanting

dont you take a little nap ! Ill wake you when Josiah gets

Joyce murmured , unable to keep her eyes

deeper into her mothers

remember to call

Ok Sienna replied .

drified into a deep sleep

to the bedroom , tucking

Sienna felt a slight pulse

had returned to Jeiacrity , he definitely would

, Josiah

his phone to his ear , speaking

the garage

heading straight over He glanced at Yvette , who looked

heading to the garage

garage , they met up with Zach , Josiah looked at his

Josiah confirmed , then instructed

waiting for her

, Zach replied

, Yvette interjected ,

you coming with me ? Josiah shook his head

have something to take care of