Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 20 The phone rang and rang, but Josiah didnt answer.

Sienna frowned and let out a sigh, figuring he was likely tied up with sbusiness lunch or another.

She had no choice but to wait .

Another hour passed, and it was 230 PM.

Only thirty minutes left before her 3 oclock meeting with Josiah .

Suddenly, her phone buzzed, and it was Josiah .

Without wasting second, she answered, Hello, itsMaybe because he was finally free of her, Josiah sounded uncharacteristically cheerful.

Hey, did you call? I was just swamped.

After a brief pause, he asked .

Where are you? At the courthouse already? If you are, just hang tight.

Ill be there soon- Josiah .

Sienna cut him off, stumbling over her word.

Uh, sorry, think I cant make it today.

Can we reschedule? Just for one day.

I promise Ill be there on ttomorrow.

Josiah went silent.

Then, a cold, sarcastic laugh cthrough, barely hiding his anger.

Sienna, youre doing it again, arent you? Even now, youre still trying? How long are you going to keep bothering me? Sienna shook her head, No, I didnt Josiah brushed her off, speaking through gritted teeth, Sienna, hated you back then, and I still do now.

Stop living fantasy in a I swear I didnt, Sienna said, her voice tinged with desperation.

Dont worry.

Ill go through with the divorce.

But Im stuck at Bacchus Bridge now.

Its not justthere are a lot of peopl Why would she be at Bacchus Bridge? Shes just making excuses, Josiah scoffed, clearly not buying it.

Really? What a convenient coincidence.

I dont care where youre stuck.

You better listen crawl your way here if you have to.

This divorce is happening today, he shouted before hanging up.

Hello? Sienna stared at her phones dark screen, feeling utterlyst.

After what Josiah had just said, she was out of options The roads were still blocked, so shed have to hoof it Its better than crawling, right? she thought bitterly, letting out aamirthless chuckle.

Then she slung her bag over her shoulder and stepped out of the car.

A gust of wind, laced with rain, hit her like a ton of bricks.

She raised her arm to shield herself, but it was pretty futile .

The rain was relentless, and she was umbrella less.

Sighing, she steeled herself and pressed on.

With a hoodie on, she yanked the hood over her head, praying it would offer sprotection.

Unfortunately, it wasnt much help.

The rain was coming down in buckets, and it wasnt long before she was drenched, the hood plastered to her head, making her feel miserable.

To make matters worse, her stomach was in knots.

Sienna clutched her abdomen, gritting her teeth as she slogged through the downpour.

After about half an hour of walking, she reached the spot where the highway bridge had collapsed.

By then, she was completely soaked.

Traffic officers had blocked off the street, and firefighters were clearing the rubble.

Ambulances were lined up like a long Train.

1/3 22:21 Sat, Jan Gu⚫ Chapter 20 Hey! A traffic officer stopped Sienna as she walked over.

This arra is being cleared, and the road isnt open yet.

I know, Sienna said, forcing a smile.

I have an emergency .

I can slip through on my own.

I promise I wont hold you up or get in the way The traffic officer sized her up.

Where did you cfrom? Youre drenched From Bacchus Bridge, Sienna replied.

What? The officer looked surprised.

Thats quite a trek.

You walked all the way here? Yeah Sienna nodded, pressing her palms together in a pleading gesture.

I really have an emergency.

My child is halone, and Im really worried Wheres their dad ? the officer asked.

Sienna laughed awkwardly, her eyelashes fluttering.

Theres no dad.

Im a single mom.

The officer paused and then waved her through, saying, Alright, III make an exception.

Go on.

Oh, thank you so much, officer ! Sienna grinned.

Go on through, the officer said, moving the roadblock aside to let her pass.

He then quickly closed it back up once she was through .

Sienna checked her phone for directions.

It would take her at least two and a half hours to walk to the courthouse from there.

Gritting her teeth, she pushed onward.

She thought maybe if she got a bit further, she could catch a ride.

Although paying for a taxi made her cringe, today she was determined to finally settle things with Josiah In the car, Josiah glanced at his watch.

It was already 5 PM, and Sienna was nowhere to be seen shed made him wait for two whole hours.

His patience was wearing thin, and he fidgeted with his phone, swiping the screen to call Sienna once more. Hello? Sienna answered, her voice barely audible.

Sienna, are you messing with me? Josiah snapped, seething with fury.

Sienna whispered, Sorry, Im almost there.

Can you wait a little longer? Wait longer? Humph, Josiah sneered to himself.

Fine, Ill wait, he said, wanting to see how she planned to wrap this up today.

Tdragged on, and finally, Siennas call cthrough, and she sounded out of breath.

Im here.

Where are you? Really? Josiah lifted his eyes and looked out of the can window A taxi rolled up in front of the courthouse, and Sienna stepped out . Thanks, she told the driver before shutting the door.

She scanned the surroundings and spoke into the phone.

Did you spot me? Or have you gone inside already? I see you.

Hold on.

Josiah hung up and stepped out of his car.

He calone, holding a black umbrella as he walked toward Sienna Taking in her wet hair and clothes splattered with mud, he couldnt hide his frown. Where have you been? You look a mess.

22:21 Sat, Jan 4 GU Chapter 20 Lets go.

Sienna said without answering, rubbing her nose .

This wont affect the divorce.

Siennal Josiah reached out and grabbed her arm without thinking What are you doing? Shocked, Sienna pulled back and stared at him.

Ive told you a million times.

Dont touchJosiah was caught off guard.

There it was again that look in her eyes, a mix of fear and revulsion when he touched her.

70% Does she dislike me? he thought, a tight, uneasy feeling gripped his chest.

He yelled in frustration, Are you untouchable at all! What did I ever do I to you? Are you out of your mind? Sienna clutched her stomach, the cold rain and her frantic rush having intensified her pain. She bit her lower lip, her face turning pale.

She nodded, Yeah, Im out of my mind.

But dont worry, were about to divorce, so it wont matter anymore.

Youre only saying that because you know we cant get the certificate today, arent you? Josiah scoffed, rolling his eyes.

What? Sienna looked confused, staring at his cold, hard expression.

Stop pretending.

Josiah snapped, not bothering to look her way.

You show up just as the courthouse is closing.

You really went out of your way to avoid the divorce.