Caught In His Embrace A Second Chance Romance novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19 No , I am not Sienna said , trying to sound offended .

Stop the nonsense , Josiah interrupted , clearly fed up .

Today is the day .

Not later , not tomorrow right now ! Do you think I have all the time in the world like you ? With that , he hung up .

Sienna let out a helpless chuckle , her grip on her phone tightening how could she explain that her way of treating him like something precious was long gone ? Okay , let it be today , then .

But it might be tough , she thought , rubbing her stomach where the pain seemed sharper than usual Fiona was laid to rest at Bacchus Bridge in the west of the city .

The weather wasnt great , and the sun was hidden by thick clouds drifting lazily across the sky .

The cemetery was on a hill .

Sienna , grappling with her stomach cramps , made her way up slowly , clutching the bouquet shed picked up .

By the time she arrived , she was worn out , her brow and temples beaded with cold sweat .

She casually wiped away the sweat , then gently set the flowers down on Fionas gravestone .

She looked at the photo of Fiona etched into the stone and offered a small smile .

Grandma , Im here to see you .

Sienna said , her eyes welling up Im sorry its been four years since I last visited .

I wasnt in agood place , and the trip back home was just too pricey .

After meeting Hannah , life had improved a lot for Sienna , but it was still a struggle , and going back to Jeiacrity felt impossible .

Without the Flynn familys financial help , she wouldnt have been able to come home now .

Sienna sniffed , Im back for good this time .

No one can make the leave .

Im from Jeiacrity , and I belong here now .

Ill come to see you often , Through her tears , she smiled and pulled out her wallet from her bag .

Oh , you havent met Joyce yet .

Ive got it ready .

She pulled out a photo and said , Look , this is your granddaughter .

Isnt she adorable ? Bending down , she placed the photo next to the flowers , then took out a cloth and began gently wiping the tombstone clean .

Grandma , Im sorry these flowers are just cheap ones from the market , she whispered , her throat tightening with emotion .

Once Im back on my feet , I promise to bring you something nicer .

With the tombstone clean , Sienna pulled herself together .

Things are gonna get better , Grandma .

Im tough , so dont you worry , she vowed , her eyes still a little red from crying, but the tears had stopped .

Im leaving now .

I promise to visit again , okay ? Sienna murmured , glanced at Fionas photo , her heart heavy , and turned to head back down .

On her way down , she unexpectedly spotted several people coming her way .

She froze , then quickly reached into her bag , grabbed a mask , and put it on .

The group drew closer , and before long , they brushed past her .

Her heart raced wildly it was them Abruptly , she turned around to stare at their retreating backs , a sheer playing on her lips .

How dare they come to Grandmas grave ? Are they here to disturb her spirit ?! Sienna clenched her fists .

She didnt want any trouble there were too many of them , and she wasnt feeling great today .

So , she decided to wait it out until they left 1/3 22:21 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 19 S70 % About half an hour later , the group began making their way down .

Sienna , still masked , was heading up , and they crossed paths once more .

Suddenly , the middle aged man in the group turned around , his gaze lingering thoughtfully on Siennas retreating figure .

What are you looking at ? one of the group members inquired , Nothing , the man quickly replied , shaking his head and chuckling awkwardly .

Lets go Meanwhile , Sienna hurried back to Fionas grave .

Next to her boliquet , there was a much larger and fresher one .

She scoffed , picking up the larger bouquet , Grandma , Im taking this bouquet away so it doesnt clutter up your space .

Sienna had thought about just tossing it away but didnt want to disturb Fionas neighbors .

So , holding back her disgust , she carried the bouquet out of the cemetery and tossed it straight into a trash can .

Feeling satisfied , Sienna started heading back .

Because of the cemetery , Bacchus Bridge was a bit off the beaten path , so it was a ten minute walk to the nearest bus stop .