Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 14 Back at the hospital , Josiahs phone buzzed in his pocket Mirala was calling again .

Josiah knew why she was calling and didnt want to argue .

Grandma , were on our way back , almost home .

Really ? Miranda scoffed .

Then let me talk to Sienna .

Well … Josiah hesitated .

I knew it ! You cant do it , can you ? Because youre not with Sier at all , Miranda stated bluntly , followed by a sigh .

Ive been trying to reach Sienna , but shes not answering .

Did you let her leave by herself ? Grandma , Josiah muttered .

Ive left her alone for four years , just like you wanted .

Cant you work with me on this ? Im about to go into surgery .

You dont want me to have regrets , do you ? Mirandas voice was tense , her words carrying an urgent plea .

Grandma , what are you talking about ? She just left a moment ago .

Ill go after her now , okay ? Josiah reassured her , deciding to play along for the moment .

Miranda quickly replied .

Alright .

When you two get home , call me together .

Okay .

Josiah had no choice but to agree .

After hanging up , he shrugged at Yvette .

I have to go .

Okay , Miranda is kind hearted ; you should go .

Ill be fine .

Yvette , sitting beside him , had heard the whole conversation .

She looked out the window and added , This area is really remote .

1 not safe for a girl to be out alone at night .

You say Grandma is kind ; youre just the same .

Josiah stood up .

Im heading out now .

Just dont push yourself too hard looking after Howard , alright ? Got it .

Hurry up and go , Yvette smiled .

Alright , Josiah nodded and turned to leave .

Instantly , Yvettes expression shifted , and she looked down to hide her emotions .

Once outside the hospital room , Josiah called Sienna .

Tonight , he got through , but to no avail .

She still wasnt answering .

and no matter how many times he redialed , the result was always the same .

yout Whats going on ? Josiah wondered as he drove out of the hospital , keeping an eye out for Sienna .

He guessed she hadnt gotten far , considering it was tough to catch a ride in this part of town .

But she was nowhere to be seen .

Figuring she might have managed to find a ride back to Silver Beach , he stepped on the gas and made a beeline for there .

When he entered the foyer , the living room was just as dark as it had been yesterday .

Remembering what had happened that night , he went straight to the back But the bathroom light was off , making him wonder if Sienna had already gone back to her room to sleep .

Still , he knew he had to wake her up Miranda had insisted they call together , or he wouldnt have bothered searching for her at all .

Not knowing which room Sienna was in , Josiah decided to check them one by one .

But none of them were occupied .

It was then that he noticed the guest rooms hadnt been touched .

The sheets werent even laid on the beds there was no indication that anyone had stayed there at all .

1/3 22.21 Chapter 14 盘 米 : 70 % 龍 Josiah couldnt help but wonder , What on earth happened ? Where has Sienna been sleeping these past two days ? Whats your name ? Sienna Shaw .

How old are you ? 24 .

Where do you live ? Sienna hesitated , then shook her head .

I dont have one .

Jackson Smith , the police who was asking , frowned .

So , are you aving under a bridge or sleeping on the streets ? Either is fine , Sienna said with a nod Thats ridiculous ! Just answer the question , Jackson snapped .

He didnt believe a homeless person could be dressed like that ..

Sienna sighed , feeling helpless .

Tm telling the truth .

I dont have a place to stay .

Jackson fell silent , wondering if she was just being difficult .

Meanwhile , another police , Robert Anderson , brought in Mike .

His wounds were treated and bandaged , and his head was wrapped up tight .

Robert pushed him into a chair .

Glaring at Sienna , Mike yelled , Officer , shes trying to kill me .

I want to press charges and see her in jail .

Calm down ! What are you yelling for ? This isnt your home , Robert snapped and then turned to Sienna .

Alright , you explain .

Why did you hurt him ? Sienna stayed calm and replied , He got too close , and I was defending myself .

Self defense ? Mike jumped up .

Officer , look at me ! She hasnt lost a single hair , but Ive got a gash on my head .

She says I got handsy wheres the proof ? What kind of decent girl carries brick in her bag ? Sit down and be quiet ! Robert ordered .

Well figure out what really happened .

The police discussed checking the surveillance footage along that road .

Unfortunately , it was too remote , and there were no cameras .

Anyway , they discovered Mike had a criminal record and had been busted for similar stuff before .

Jackson said , It looks like the girls story checks out But without evidence and with him denying everything , what can we do ? Robert asked .

Sighing , Jackson added , Maybe they should just settle this .

What ? Settle ? Mike shook his head vigorously .

No way .

She hi me so hard I was bleeding I cant just let it go .

Quiet ! Jackson slammed his hand on the table .

Go sue if you want .

But once youre in court , who do you think the judge is going to believe ? Especially since you have a record and youve been drinking tonight .

Okay , fine , lets settle , Mike stuttered a bit and shot a glance at Sienna .

But she has to pay up .

No less than this amount .

He raised his hand , wiggling his fingers .

22:20 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 14 1,500 dollars ? Jackson turned to Sienna .

What do you think ? Is that fair ? No way .

Sienna , who had been quiet , shook her head firmly .

No 1500 bucks , not a cent , not even a penny .

Im not paying .

a dime Mike exploded .

Not even a penny , huh ? Fine , then get ready to go to jail Fine .

Let the law decide ! I believe in fairness , Sienna held her ground , meeting his gaze .

Wow , youve got guts ! Mike sneered .

Sit down ! Quiet ! Jackson slammed his hand on the table .

The tension in the room was as thick as molasses , and Mike and Sienna were locked in a stare down , neither one ready to budge .

Just then , Stephen Ross , a young police , stepped closer and whispered , Siennas phone has been ringing for a while .

Its probably her family When Mike and Sienna first arrived at the station , all their phones were taken away , and they werent allowed to contact anyone .

Jackson glanced at the stubborn Sienna , and then told Stephen , if it rings again , pick it up and ask her family to come over .

Maybe we can work this out .

Got it , Stephen nodded .

At Silver Beach , Josiah felt lost as he tried calling Siennas number again .

But this time , it rang through As soon as it did , Josiah let loose .

Sienna Shaw , where are you ? Is getting late , and youre still not back home ! Stephen paused and then spoke , his voice grave , Hello , this is the South Jeiacrity Police Station .

Sienna has injured someone .

Youre her relative , right ? Could you come by ? SEND GIFT COMMENT 22:20 Sat , Jan 4 GH