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

Sienna screamed , her voice cracking with

her money was still inside every penny she had saved for her unborn child , hospital bills , and

have to go back , she

, a beam came crashing down right

just in time , stepping

was okay , but the way into her place was now completely blocked

run ! her

shook her head fiercely

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

flames still managed to graze

neighbor pulled her back

head , but the dense smoke hi her coughing even more

We gotta move .

the neighbor urged ,

… Sienna hesitated

smoke isnt just bad for you its dangerous for your

up ,

neighbor insisted , practically

, Sienna escaped the

she hadnt managed to grab

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

do after this ? she

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

quickly formed around her , their voices a mix of concern

into labor !

! Push ! Sienna lay on

she delivered her baby

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

, she closed her eyes and passed

she found the same nurse standing by

remind her about the

, but it was far from

close , Siennas eyes were heavy with worry , and

needed to say something , but being flat broke left

hearted nurse sighed , guessing Siennad

can

head , eyes brimming

and friends ? She didnt have

now , and she couldnt leave the hospital

months , she dialed Josiahs number

before finally connecting- Josiah she began

as she heard the familiar voice on the other end

? Is this Sienna Yvette chuckled

, but you can tell

hate me ? Sienna was keptical , but at this point , she didnt have

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