Chapter 16
The moment Josiah’s lips met Sienna’s, he was taken aback–her ups felt incredibly soft.
But in less than a second. Sienna panicked. She pushed him away with her hands and feet, screaming. “Let me go. What are you doing? Get off me.”
“Sienna Shaw!” Josiah huffed, frustrated. “Do you think I wanted hold you? I was just trying to be nice. By the way, I didn’t. kiss you; I just lost my balance.”
Sienna kept screaming, “Get away from mel
“Stop shouting. I’m letting go, Josial said, releasing her. Then, be suddenly noticed the scrapes on her arms. They were raw and looked like they were bleeding.
Instinctively, he grabbed her arm. “You’re hurt? Why didn’t you say anything at the station?”
As soon as their skin touched again, Sienna seemed to lose control. She held her head and shouted, “I told you to let go! Get lost!”
Josiah’s eyes widened in shock. He quickly pulled his hand back and stepped away. “I’m letting go. Stop shouting. Jerz, what an ungrateful woman,” he muttered.
But Sienna just shook her head with her eyes closed, as if she didn’t hear him.
Helpless, Josiah banged his fist on the car and yelled, “Calm down. Sienna! Open your eyes.”
Startled by the noise, Sienna slowly opened her eyes. Once she confirmed Josiah wasn’t coming closer, she began to relax. Holding her bag tightly, she whispered. Take two steps back.” That way, she could finally get out of the car.
Josiah clenched his jaw, nodded slightly, and moved back.
Sienna pressed her lips together, got out of the car with her head down, and jogged away.
Watching her retreating back, Josiah couldn’t help but let out a sarcastic laugh. “Seriously? What does she think I’m going to do?”
‘As if I’m about to bully her‘ he muttered under his breath, rolling his eyes as he strode after her. Stepping into the living room, he raised his voice, “Sienna”
Sienna stopped but didn’t turn around. “What do you want?”
Josiah laughed coldly, his voice filled with disdain. “You didn’t think I was going to do something to you just now, did you?”
Sienna stayed silent, looking down.
Josiah took her silence as agreement and continued with even more sarcasm, “You’re really something. Four years ago, I
and how you think I am? Acting like this wasn’t interested in you,
Sienna turned around abruptly and stared him straight in the eyes. “I know my place. To you, I’m not even as valuable as a -pet. No need to say more–I get it.”
Not even as valuable as a pet? Did I ever say that? Josiah was taken aback, but he recovered quickly. “I’m glad you get it. At least a pet knows how to behave. Having you around is just a mess.”
Sienna’s face was a blank slate as she nodded. “Is that all? Can I bi the sack now!”
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I spoke to her like that, and she didn’t even argue or get angry? Josiah was surprised, waving his hand dismissively. “Alright, whatever.”
But just as Sienna turned to leave, something struck him. “Hold” he called out,
“What now?” Sienna frowned, pivoting back to face him, her annoyance clear as day.
I’m not feeling bothered–you seem to be, huh?” Josiah chuckle out of anger. “Which room are you staying in?”
Sienna paused, not saying a word.
That’s odd. Josiah narrowed his eyes. “I checked, and the servants room beds aren’t even made. Where have you been sleeping these last few days?”
Sienna was shocked and didn’t get why he suddenly checked the servant’s room, but that wasn’t her problem. It was his house, after all. She pointed to the couch. I’ve been sleeping there.”
“What? The couch?” Josiah looked stunned.
Before he could keep questioning her, Sienna said, “Don’t worry I didn’t make the couch dirty or leave any weird smells.” After thinking for a moment, she continued, “If it bothers you, cover the cleaning fee.”
Josiah was speechless.
“Is that it?” Sienna asked, eager to end the conversation. I’m beaten–I just wanna grab a shower and crash.” With that, she hurried inside.
Josiah frowned, and on impulse, he followed her. He watched as she grabbed a change of clothes and a toiletry bag from the suitcase by the door before disappearing into the bathroom
Josiah’s frown deepened. He stepped closer and leaned toward her. “Is this how you’ve been living for the past few days?”
“Yeah,” Sienna nodded, holding her clothes tightly,
Josiah’s eyes widened in disbelief. “What are you doing? You have a perfectly good room, but you’d rather make yourself miserable? Are you out of your mind?”
Sienna kept her head down and asked, “Can I take a shower now
Suddenly, a thought crossed Josiah’s mind. He smirked, a sharp glint in his eyes. “Are you trying to play the pity card with me? Do you think that will soften me up? Sienna, haven’t you given up yet?”
It took Sienna a moment to catch on to what he was getting at. Still unsure, she asked, “You think I’m playing the sympathy card to save our marriage?”
“What else could it be?” Josiah replied with a sneer. Shaking his head, he continued, “If you weren’t after something, why would you, a spoiled princess from the Flynn family, put up with all this?”
“Spoiled?” Sienna couldn’t help but smirk. She replied coolly, ‘Chill out, I’ve already signed the divorce agreement. I won’t be bothering you anymore.”
“You better not, Josiah said, giving her a hard look. Then he laughed softly. “Here’s a piece of advice. Don’t try any funny business. Our marriage is definitely over.” With that, he turned and headed upstairs
Sienna stayed silent, a soft, mocking laugh escaping her lips. She knew she needed to find a new place quickly–it was time
to move out.
Chapter 16
Upstairs in the main bedrooms, Josiah came out of the shower, towel drying his hair when he suddenly paused. He touched his lips, feeling the softness of Sienna’s kiss lingering there.
Suddenly, a thought struck him. He stood up, opened the first–aid kit, and grabbed a fresh tube of ointment. After a brief hesitation, he headed downstairs with it.
Sienna sat on the sofa, staring at her phone, her eyes glued to the balance in her mobile banking app. She felt utterly helpless–just when things couldn’t get worse?
“Sienna.” Josiah called as he walked up to her.
Sienna quickly put her phone away. “What’s wrong? Is the sofa not okay to sleep on?”
“If you like punishing yourself, no one’s stopping you,” Josiah scoffed coldly. He bent down and placed the ointment on the coffee table, tapping it with his finger and pointing at her arm. For the scrape.”
“Wait, what?” Sienna was taken aback–he actually brought her medicine?
Josiah narrowed his eyes, his tone icy. “Even though you keep causing drama, a wrong is still a wrong. You got hurt tonight because of me. This ointment… consider it my apology.”
With that, he turned and went back upstairs without another word. Once his footsteps faded, Sienna finally looked at the ointment on the coffee table, feeling like ice had flooded her veins.
What a gentleman, huh?‘ she muttered sarcastically, her fists clenched, trembling slightly. After a while, she rolled over. down, and tried to sleep again. As for the ointment, she didn’t touch it and wouldn’t.
Jay
Early the next morning, Josiah headed downstairs, but Sienna was nowhere to be seen. It didn’t hit him until he passed the living room and his eyes automatically flicked to the couch.
