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 .

are you going ? Just

screamed ,

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

have to go back , she said , determination in her

took a step , a beam

reacted just in time ,

into her

! her

shook her head fiercely

and sprinted back inside , blocking out the chaos around her , Chapter 4 A gust of wind drove a blaze

graze her lower back , causing her to

pulled her back

! Im fine , Sienna said , shaking her head , but the dense smoke

We gotta move .

the neighbor urged , gripping Siennas arm

… Sienna hesitated

you its dangerous for

listen up , you

insisted , practically

, Sienna escaped the fire

back was burned , and she

her worn out house got swallowed by the fames , turning

after this ? she

pain pierced her stomach , causing her to wince and

around her , their voices a mix

wrong ? Shes going into labor ! Someone call

Push ! Sienna

delivered her

baby in Siennas arms , tears of joy rolled down her cheeks

, she closed her eyes

again , she found the same nurse standing

was there to remind her about the hospital

part , but it was far from enough

her newborn close , Siennas eyes were heavy with

knew she needed to say something , but being

Siennad been abandoned by

or friends ? Contact them ; maybe they can help , she said and then left without

, eyes brimming with

and friends ? She didnt

she couldnt leave the hospital

months , she dialed

and rang before finally

as she heard

Sienna Yvette chuckled softly

right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat ,

972 % Could she really be this nice ? Doesnt she hate me ? Sienna was keptical ,

I was wondering if he could lend me some money ?