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 , her voice cracking with desperation

saved for her unborn child

have to go back , she said , determination in her

a step , a

reacted just in time

way into her place was now

run ! her neighbor shouted

! Sienna shook her

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

managed to graze her lower back , causing her to

! The neighbor pulled

good ! Im fine , Sienna said , shaking her head , but the

We gotta move .

in there , the neighbor urged ,

… Sienna hesitated

just bad for you its

, you could

, now ! the neighbor insisted

escaped the fire

, and she hadnt managed to

as her worn out house got swallowed by

I do after this ? she thought , feeling

her stomach , causing her to

, their voices a mix of concern

going into labor !

to get her to the hospital , stat ! Ah ! Push ! Sienna lay on the delivery bed ,

delivered her baby

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

of relief , she closed her eyes and passed out

Sienna opened her eyes again , she found the

there to remind her about the hospital

cover a part , but

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

she needed to say something , but being flat broke left

hearted nurse sighed , guessing Siennad been abandoned

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

her head , eyes

? She

she couldnt leave the hospital

, she dialed

rang before finally connecting- Josiah

soon her stomach dropped as she heard the familiar voice on

? Is this Sienna Yvette

you can tell

me ? Sienna was keptical , but at this

wondering if he could lend me some money ? Please