Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 21 What? The courthouse is closed Sienna was stunned.

She hadnt meant for this to happen.

After walking a long way without getting a ride, she finally reached downtown, but it was too late.

Suddenly, everything blurred.

Sienna shook her head, but it was to use.

Her eyes closed, and she fell straight towards Josiah Hey ! Josiah was taken aback, and instinctively, he caught her Sienna Shaw ! he bellowed, his teeth clenched.

Didnt the say to keep her distance ? Now shes all over? Sold Sienna .

never changes.

This must be part of her schListen, I said get up right now, Josiah commanded, but Sienna remained unresponsive.

Frowning, he peered down at her Sienna Hey! Wake up! However, she still didnt react at all .

If you dont stop this, Im going to touch you.

He lifted his hand to pull her away, only to realize she wasnt faking it .

Her face was as pale as a ghost she had passed out.

Whats wrong with you? Josiah asked, panic setting in .

In a moment of urgency, he scooped Sienna up and rushed to his car, speeding to the nearest hospital .

In the emergency cy room, Josiah looked at the doctor with a mix of anxiety and concern.

Whats her condition ? Severe menstrual cramps, the doctor said after examining Sienna and tapping away at the medical records.

This is pretty her cramps common for women, but her case is quite serious.

Shes young why are this intense ? Josiah fell silent.

How could I know? The doctor didnt press for more details but advised, Menstrual cramps can be quite severe, particularly in her situation.

Once she comes to, ensure she gets a comprehensive check up to figure out whats really going on.

Got it, Josiah replied, frowning as he processed this news The doctor added, Ive prescribed smedicine. You can go ahead and get it filled.

Okay, Josiah said, taking the prescription slip and getting to his feet.

He made his way to pay for the medicine, racking his brain to remember if Sienna had ever complained about bad cramps.

But he cup blank.

All he could recall was how she used to always lean on him for support.

In the ER.

Sienna was just coming to.

She pushed herself up in bed, got dressed, slung her bag over her shoulder as she tried to leave.

A nurse quickly stopped her.

Where are you going? Your boyfriend went to get your medicine.

You should wait for him to cback Sienna paused, her thoughts racing.

Boyfriend? Was that Josiah I was with him right before everything went black.

But would he really be nice enough to bringto the hospital? Anyway, it doesnt matter But not wanting to cause any trouble for the nurse, she replied, Thanks, I understand.

Ill just wait for him outside.

Alright then The nurse didnt press further and walked away.

Sienna slipped her bag over her shoulder, covered her stomach, and headed out of the hospital.

22:21 Sat, Jan 4G U Chapter 21 Meanwhile, Josiah had just picked up the medicine and was on his way back when his phone rang.

Hey, Grandma, he answered.

Mirandas voice was thick with sleep.

I just remembered something.

Todays the anniversary of Fionas passing.

We should go pay our respects.

But my memorys been playing tricks onlately.

So, Josiah, make sure you take stto go with Sienna.

That poor girl hasnt been able to visit Fiona in four years? Josiah was taken aback, a sense of unease settling over him.

Wait, what? Wheres Fiona buried? Miranda shook her head Havent you been there before? Dont you remember? Its at Bacchus Bridge.

Josiah frowned and closed his eyes.

Bacchus Bridge ... So Sienna wasnt lying.

She really did go there today to pay her respects to Fiona .

Josiah ? Did you hear me? I heard you, Grandma.

Miranda sighed.

Sienna was a bit spoiled, but we all were at thatinge.

Ive noticed shes grown up a lot since coming back.

Be nice to her; shes all alone and only has us.

Grandma, I gotta run.

Ill catch up with you later Josiah hung up, hurried into the emergency room, and yanked back the curtain, only to be met with a shock the exam bed was empty.

Where is Sienna ? Josiah asked the nurse.

The nurse looked confused She said she would wait for you outside.

Didnt you see her ? If I had seen her, would I be asking you? Josiah sneered and pressed his lips together.

Shes a patient who just passed out, and you let her leave? If anything happens to her, you could lose your job. The nurse eyes widened, nearly in tears from fear.

Josiah stormed out, dialing Siennas number, but she wasnt picking up .

Is she so angry shes ignoring me? Or has she passed out again and cant hear her phone ? he pondered.

Out of other options, he headed back to Silver Beach to see if she had returned.

On the way, he called Zach.

ItsMr.

Flynn, whats up? Zach asked.

Check if anything happened near Bacchus Bridge today, Josiah ordered, his tone devoid of emotion. Zach replied quickly.

No need to check.

Im already aware today, the overpass near Bacchus Bridge collapsed, and the fire clearing the area.

department is still bus Josiah closed his eyes, his face etched with frustration.

So, Sienna wasnt lying; she really did get stuck at Bacchus Bridge today.

But how did she end up at the dhis courthouse? He recalled his gwm words, Grawl your way here if you have to and how she had been soaked and covered in mud. He couldnt help but wonder if she had actually crawled all the way there.

Instantly.

Josiahs grip on the steering wheel tightened, his jaw clenching.

He didnt like Sienna, but he never intended to bully her like that 22:21 Sat, Jan 4 an gas De Chapter 21 He floored the pedal, racing back towards Silver Beach. When he got there, he noticed the living room lamp was on, and he quickly rushed inside.

The sofa is empty.

Sienna still isnt back? Where could she be ? he thought.

Just then, he heard footsteps and looked up.

Sienna emerged from the bathroom, changed and freshly showered.

Sienna was back, and that was a relief, but it didnt make him look better.

Sienna, you cant just take off without saying a word.

Do you think its funny to havesearching for you everywhere ? he snapped.

Sienna ignored him, too drained to argue .

Search foreverywhere? How absurd! Its more like he wouldn't even bother to look my way even if Im standing right in front of him. She made her way straight to the sofa, spread out a blanket, and lay down, turning her back to him.

She had a performance at nine that evening and needed to get srest.

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