Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance Novel

Chapter 176 Silence returned .

Josiah looked at Sienna in his arms .

Her eyes were tightly shut , and the comers were red , still glistening with tears .

He couldnt help but wonder if she was crying out of instinct or for another guy , and the latter made his expression turn icy .

Lets get out of the car .

He released her and got out first .

Then he walked around to the passenger side and leaned over to lift her out For a moment , Sienna shivered in his arms .

He noticed and frowned , Whats wrong Sienna shook her head , not saying a word .

But Josiah pretty much guessed it .

He had just lost control and been too rough it might have hurt her .

He quickened his pace, carrying her from the garage back to the main bedroom , and laid her on the bed .

He reached out to tidy her messy long hair , but she turned her face aside to avoid him .

He paused , pulling back his hand awkwardly .

After a moment , he said .

You rest for a bit .

Ill go run the bath .

He got up and headed to the bathroom As the sound of water began .

Sienna opened her eyes , red and tear filled .

Fearing Josiah might come out at any moment , she threw off the covers .

got out of bed , and rushed to the door , pulling it open to leave .

Josiah filled the tub , went to the closet to get pajamas , and put them in the bathroom .

Then he came back , planning to pick Sienna up Sienna , wash … He had just sat down and was about to lift the covers when suddenly he jerked upright , a cold sweat breaking out over him .

He raised his arm and threw back the blanket the bed was empty , and Sienna was nowhere to be seen .

Sienna ? Josiah quickly checked the whole room she was not there .

He rushed out and searched all over Silver Beach , but she still wasnt anywhere to be found .

Where could she have gone ! Josiah picked up his phone and called her .

Almost instantly , he heard the ringtone .

Looking around , he spotted her bag on the living room sofa , and her phone was inside it He then noticed that her coat was still there , and her shoes were at the entrance the only thing missing was a pair of indoor slippers .

So , Sienna went out wearing just a light sweater and slippers ? he thought .

Instantly , panic and regret washed over Josiah She didnt even have her phone with her .

These days , a phone is essential .

Without it , she could get into trouble ! He closed his eyes and pressed his fingers against his forehead , feeling irritated as he rubbed it .

He had lost control just now in the car .

But then he quickly realized that nothing had happened between Sienna and man with a girlfriend , and he could tell just by holding her if something had occurred Cedric last night .

He was a He was the one who misunderstood Sienna .

But back then , he was really blinded by anger .

After that , he couldnt control himself at all Years ago , he wasnt interested in that stuff .

But now , he found himself losing control easily around Sienna .

Plus , she had kept insisting he wasnt as good as Cedric That just made him angrier , and then everything spiraled out of control .

Sienna is right .

Im really a jerk .

But thats not important now .

The most important thing at the moment is to find her , Josiah thought to himself .

He quickly went to the study and accessed the house surveillance .

He saw that Sienna had left less than twenty minutes ago dressed only in a sweater , she was hunched over , running out the gate Josiah closed his eyes tightly in shock .

Where could Sienna go ? She doesnt have any close friends in Jelacrity .

She must have returned to 12th Avenue , he thought , and without delay , he picked up his car keys and drove into the snowy weather , Soon, he arrived at the apartment Sienna used to rent on 12th Avenue .

He pounded on the door , speaking in a soft , pleading voice , I messed up , Sienna .

Please , just open the door , okay ? But no matter how hard he knocked or how much he apologized , there was no response from inside .

He assumed she must be really angry .

An annoyed neighbor from next door opened their door , looking frustrated .

Could you stop knocking ! No ones living there , so why are you even bothering ? Josiah was stunned .

What ! No one l one lives there ? How could that b The tenant moved out a while ago , and it hasnt been rented since .

Who are you trying to reach ? You two d dont seem that close if you didnt even know she doesnt live here anymore The neighbor studied him mockingly and then shut the door .

Josiah stood there in shock .

Sienna has moved out ? How could that be ? She didnt tell me anything .

Where could she have gone ? 1/2 c .

Chapter 176 After leaving the apartment , Josiah contacted property management and Zach .

By the time he returned to Silver Beach , the management had retrieved the surveillance footage The footage showed Sienna getting into a taxi at the estates entrance .

Unfortunately , it only captured the first few digits of the license plate , not all of them .

Zach .

Josiah called .

Yes , Mr.

Flynn .

Zach understood quickly .

Tll get someone to track it down.

Knowing the cars color , model , and the first few digits of the plate was somewhat of a useful lead Josiah also figured he needed to speak with Siennas colleagues from the dance troupe .

She hadnt been back in Jeiacrity for long and didnt have many friends Wait she has a close friend at the troupe , someone named Rosie .

When she was avoiding Cedric , she stayed at her place … right , City Pearl , Josiah thought Right away , he drove to City Pearl .

However , Rosie wasnt home .

At this time , she was at the dance troupe , and just like everyone else there , she hadnt met Sienna .

Josiah was puzzled .

Where else could Sienna go ? In Jelacrity , she doesnt have any other connections .

She came to the Flynn family as an orphan .

and now shes the only one left in her entire family ! Suddenly , he remembered Cedric , who was the person Sienna trusted the most in Jeiacrity .

Even though Josiah didnt want to admit it , it was t truth .

the Would Sienna go to him ! Josiah thought .

With no time to waste, he decided to head to Cedrics place .

According to Yosefs info , Cedric hadnt been home lately .

Since he returned , he had been staying in a villa at Lions Bay Josiah ! Cedric opened the door .

Seeing Josiahs dark face , he was taken aback .

Whats he doing here ? Josiah glanced at him and said nothing .

He walked straight inside , checking around the place , even planning to head upstairs .

Seems like hes looking for something ? Cedric thought , grabbing him .

What are you doing ? Youre stopping me ? Whats upstairs ? Josiah looked upstairs , feeling conflicted .

He both hoped Sienna was there and hoped she wasnt .

He didnt want her to be in danger , but he also didnt want her safety to depend on Cedric , What I dont get what you mean : Cedric was completely confused .

Zach , who had been at the entrance , answered a call and then said , Mr.

Flynn , we have news about Sienna .