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

Sienna screamed , her voice cracking with desperation

she had saved for her unborn

back , she said , determination in

took a step , a beam came crashing down right in front of

just in time

, but the way into her place

, run ! her neighbor

shook

out the chaos around her ,

flames still managed to graze her lower back , causing her to wince and cry out

! The neighbor pulled

, shaking her head , but the dense smoke hi her

We gotta move .

in there , the neighbor urged , gripping Siennas arm

… Sienna hesitated

you its dangerous for

,

the neighbor insisted ,

, Sienna escaped

, and she

heavy heart , she watched as her worn out house got swallowed by the

this ? she thought ,

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

her , their voices a mix of concern and

? Shes going into

! Sienna lay on the delivery bed , going through

, she delivered her baby

tears of joy rolled down her cheeks this was her baby ,

, she closed her eyes and passed

Sienna opened her eyes again , she found the

was there to remind her about the hospital

a part , but it was far from enough

newborn close , Siennas eyes were heavy with worry ,

something , but being flat broke left her speechless

, guessing Siennad been abandoned by a heartless guy

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

her head ,

and friends ? She didnt

a mom now , and she couldnt leave the hospital bill unpaid

she dialed

rang and rang before finally connecting- Josiah

heard the familiar voice

Sienna Yvette chuckled

Josiah ? Hes not available right now , but you can tell me whats 22:18 Sat , Jan 4 Chapter 4 going

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 was out of options

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