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 .

crazy ? Where are you going ?

Sienna screamed , her voice

penny she had saved for her unborn child , hospital bills , and

to go back , she said , determination in her

as soon as she took a step , a beam came crashing

just in time , stepping

way into her place

run ! her

shook her

neighbor and sprinted back inside , blocking out the

way , but the flames still managed to graze her lower back , causing her to

pulled her back hard

Im fine , Sienna said , shaking her head , but the dense smoke hi her coughing even more

We gotta move .

going back in there , the neighbor urged ,

… Sienna hesitated

just bad for you its dangerous for your little one too

dont listen up , you could lose it all

, now ! the neighbor insisted

Sienna escaped the fire zone

, and she hadnt managed to grab any cash

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

after this ? she thought , feeling

a sharp pain pierced her stomach , causing her to wince and

formed around her , their voices a mix of concern

into labor !

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

, she delivered her

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

relief , she closed her

again , she found the same nurse standing

nurse was there to remind

a part , but it was far from

newborn close , Siennas eyes were heavy with worry , and she

something , but

sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned by

Contact them ; maybe they can help , she said and then left without pushing

head , eyes

? She didnt

, and she couldnt leave the hospital bill unpaid She pulled her phone

eight months , she

rang before finally connecting- Josiah

as she heard the

Is this Sienna Yvette

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

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

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