Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 4 Josiah smirked coldly .

So its about money .

Its only been a month .

Why the hurry ? Dont worry , youll get what you need- just wait .

Do you think we cant spare you a dime ? After a moment , he added , From now on , dont call me unless its really important .

If something comes up , Ill reach our .

With that , he hung up .

He despises me that much .

Sienna stared at her phone , stunned Her face drained of color as she realized how pathetic she must have seemed , begging him for money .

She raised a hand and rested it on her still flat belly , letting out a cold , bitter laugh .

After a while , she closed her eyes , tears streaming down her cheeks .

Eight months later , in Fliratys slums , Sienna lay asleep in bed , her belly now round and swollen .

Her due date was just days but the doctor had warned her that her baby was breech and suggested she get to the hospital early .

away .

Sienna had only forced a smile , saying nothing she had no money .

Eight months ago , after that heartless call with Josiah , she still hadnt seen a dime for living expenses .

She had burned through her savings and could no longer afford her apartment , so she moved to the slums .

She never asked him for money again she couldnt bear to be called a parasite one more time .

After settling down , Sienna had found a part time job , trying to balance work and school .

Even though she wasnt making much , she managed to scrape by and feed herself .

Suddenly , a loud noise yanked her out of her sleep .

Whoa , what the heck- Fire ! Run for your lives ! Sienna bolted out of bed and flung open the door to a scene of pare chaos thick smoke swirled and flames shot into the sky .

Right away , fear clutched at her chest .

Sienna ! her neighbor , also an exchange student , yelled urgently What are you doing ? Its on fire .

Hurry up and get out .

Okay , Sienna replied , panic rising as she rushed to grab her backpack .

But just as she turned , her neighbor grabbed her arm .

Where are you going

cant ! Sienna screamed , her

had saved

have to go back , she said , determination in her eyes

, a beam came crashing down right in front of

time , stepping

, but the way into

, run !

shook her head fiercely

neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the chaos around her , Chapter 4

to graze her lower

! The neighbor pulled her

said , shaking her head

We gotta move .

back in there , the neighbor urged , gripping

… Sienna

bad for you its dangerous for

, you could

the neighbor insisted , practically

, Sienna escaped the fire

burned , and she hadnt managed to grab

worn out house got swallowed by the fames , turning

? she thought

her stomach , causing

formed around her , their voices a mix of concern

Shes going into

stat ! Ah ! Push ! Sienna lay on the delivery bed , going through over ten hours

delivered her baby

nurse gently laid the baby in Siennas arms , tears of joy rolled down her cheeks this was her baby

sigh of relief , she

found the same nurse standing

there to remind her about the hospital bills

a part , but it

, Siennas eyes were heavy with worry , and

to say something , but being flat broke left her speechless

hearted nurse sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned

any family or friends ? Contact them ; maybe they can

lifted her head , eyes brimming with

She didnt have anyone

she was a mom now , and she couldnt leave the hospital bill unpaid She pulled her

, she

rang and rang before finally connecting- Josiah she

her stomach dropped as she heard the familiar voice on the other end

? Is this Sienna Yvette

Josiah ? Hes not available right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat

Could she really be this nice ? Doesnt she hate me ? Sienna was keptical , but at this point , she didnt have the luxury of being choosy she

her pride , she nearly begged , I I was wondering if he could lend me