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 .

you going ? Just get

Sienna screamed , her voice cracking with

saved for her unborn child , hospital bills

back , she said , determination in

she took a step , a beam

time

but the way into her place was now completely blocked

, run ! her

shook her

back inside , blocking out the chaos around her , Chapter

to graze her lower back , causing her to wince and

! The neighbor pulled

fine , Sienna said , shaking her head ,

We gotta move .

the neighbor urged

… Sienna hesitated

you its dangerous for your little

dont listen up , you could lose it

, now ! the neighbor insisted , practically dragging Sienna

escaped

, and she hadnt managed

she watched as her worn out house got swallowed by the fames , turning into

should I do after this ? she thought , feeling

, causing her to wince and

crowd quickly formed around her , their voices a mix of

Shes going into labor

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

, she delivered her baby

arms , tears of joy rolled down her cheeks

, she closed her eyes

Sienna opened her eyes again , she found the same nurse

nurse was there to remind her about the

managed to cover a part , but it was

heavy with worry , and she was silent

needed to say something , but being flat

guessing Siennad been abandoned by a heartless

? Contact them ; maybe they can help

head , eyes brimming

She didnt have anyone

couldnt leave the hospital bill unpaid She

she

rang before finally connecting- Josiah she began

as she heard the familiar

? Is this Sienna Yvette

can tell me whats 22:18 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 4

? Sienna was keptical , but at this point , she didnt

was wondering if he could lend me some money ? Please , I swear Ill pay him back